William HOPE

William (Bill) John Hope passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the Cornwall Community Hospital, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Beverley Hope (nee Waldroff) for 64 years and the cherished father of Carolyn Hope (Phillip Laplante), Murray Hope (Nicole nee Mitchell), and Lori Greer (Graham). Bill took great joy in the lives of his five grandchildren, Matthew (Katie), Kayla (Tommy), Kevin, Liam (Sara), and Ben (Kat), as well as his seven great-grandchildren. He was the eldest son of the late John Hope and Irene Alguire (late Allan Alguire) and brother to Barbara Delo (late Ross), Becky Brownell (late Orval), late Dean Alguire (Dorothy), Donna Seguin (Gerald), late Perry Alguire, Phillip Alguire (Heather), and Margie Ainslie (Steve). Bill had a distinguished career as a Cornwall firefighter, retiring as Fire Prevention Officer after 30 years of service. He was a dedicated Mason, Shriner, and a lifelong member of St. John's Presbyterian Church. The family expresses their gratitude for the exceptional care Bill received from the PSWs at Paramed Cornwall and the nurses at Bayshore Home Care, as well as the staff at the Janet MacDonell Pavilion. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Lahaie & Sullivan West Branch, with visitation scheduled for June 29, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.