William Vincent Culleton
elevated LtMqv Visitation to be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East
elevated LtMqv Funeral Service Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Joseph in the funeral home
elevated LtMqv Interment to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated LtMqv William Culleton passed away peacefully at Health Sciences North, Sudbury, Ontario on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Roche). Loving father of Owen and his wife Karen, Cathy and her husband Gary, Terri and her husband Emile, Christopher and the late Terrance “T.J.” Devoted grandfather of Jeremy, Terri, Shaelyn and her husband Mark, Liam, Catherine, and great-grandfather to Isabella. Predeceased by his parents, William and Catherine (nee McCarthy). Dear brother of Dermot and his wife Verna, and the late Katherine (Joseph), John (Margaret), Mary (Bernard), Theresa (John), Terrance (Marjorie), Patrick and Bridget (William). The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit for their care and compassion shown to Bill. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family as your expression of sympathy.
We were saddened to hear of our cousin William “Bill” Culleton’s passing this week and would like to send our condolences to all the members of his extended family. Growing up and living in Newfoundland , we rarely had the chance to meet other Culleton cousins who are scattered throughout Upper Canada and the United States, Dermot being the only exception. Bill however, made the trip a number of times in recent years and indeed stayed with Noreen and Harold while in St. John’s. The family reunions in Toronto in 2011 and St. John’s in 2013 gave us more opportunity to experience Bill’s love for his family, his good nature and his keen sense of humour. He will be missed, rest in peace Bill.
Noreen Press (Culleton)
Brian Culleton
Condolences to the Culleton family. Bill was a respected colleague and mentor. His east coast sense of humour brought smiles to many. He will be sadly missed,RIP.
Condolences to the family. I had the pleasure to work with Bill which was a privilege for me. Great sense of humor. An intelligent and capable Police Officer and a fine representative of the Toronto Police Service. RIP
I was very lucky to spend last weekend with Bill and his son, my dear friend Chris, and another dear friend Chris J. We laughed and hoped for more time. Bill, Mr.Culleton, had a great sense of humour, a great sense of taste in music, food and suits. He will be missed by many. A great man who lived his way. Inspirational in so many ways. I salute you sir.
To Owen, Cathy, Terri and Chris and your families from cousin Vic in Newfoundland. Cheryl and I were sad to hear of Bill’s passing. We had just recently received our annual Christmas card to Bill returned unopened and I had remarked to Cheryl that perhaps there might be something wrong. Little did we know.
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
We had lots of fun years back on some of his visits back to the rock.
I enjoyed the 3 years working at the C. O. Bick College alongside Bill. Great humourist, competent officer of many talents. A n uplifting man to associate with.
Sincere condolences worked with Staff Culleton at
C. O. Bick Police College for a number of years. He was such a character.
I went to Police College with Bill in 1968, the class of R3. He was a great guy, also had the chance to work with him in the old 53 Division. He was a dedicated copper and his old army experience showed with his knowledge and expression of the Rules and Regulations of the Force, as a speaker he commanded respect and his ability to manage men was admired by all.
Rest in peace Bill .
Please contact me. I’m sorry for your loss