Sedgewick, Dr. William Scott "Bill" (Died)

SEDGWICK— Dr. William Scott. It is with great sadness that the Sedgwick family announces the death of Dr. William (Bill) Sedgwick on Thursday August 30 2007. Bill was in his 91st year of life and was the much loved husband of the late Margaret Jean (nee Shortreed). They were happily married for 64 years. Bill was an inspirational father to his children Margaret, James, Elizabeth, and Jane and loving grandfather to Scott and Luke. Bill is survived by his brother John and is predeceased by his sister Mildred Gates, brother Arthur and his parents Arthur and Annie Sedgwick (nee Scott). Dr. Sedgwick graduated from The University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine in 1943 and was awarded The Ontario Medical Association Prize in Preventative Medicine and The William John Hendry Memorial Scholarship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. A veteran of WWII, he served with The Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp in Italy and England. After the war, Bill and Jean made their home in Woodstock where he practised medicine for 42 years, retiring at age 71. Bill was a lifelong participant and fan of many sports and was a member of The Woodstock Curling Club and Craigowan Golf Club. The family thanks Dr. Jeffery Nicholls for his friendship and special care that he gave to Bill. We also extend heartfelt thanks to all his caregivers, both in the home and at The Woodstock General Hospital. Friends may call at the R.D. LONGWORTH FUNERAL HOME 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock (519-539-0004) on Wednesday September 5, 2007 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m .and 7 to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Chalmers United Church on Thursday September 6th at 12 p.m., with Rev. Glenn Wright officiating. The reception will follow at the Sedgwick family home. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Dr. Sedgwick, please give to a charity of your choice. Interment, at Hutchison Memorial Cemetery Huntsville Ontario, will be held at a later date. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com