William “Bill” John Carroll of Flamborough, Ont. passed away on Monday, Feb. 28 peacefully at the age of 98 years at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ont.

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Marina Joan Carroll and Debbie Carroll, and son, Raymond Carroll (Ed). His loving wife, Ferne Audrey Lorene Carroll predeceased him.

Bill was a WW2 veteran, a volunteer firefighter and a Standardbred harness racing owner and enthusiast since the 1930s with notable horses including Carroll Direct and Irene Scott. Bill was self-employed throughout his life, from real estate to sales. He loved the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He had many friends young and old and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives are invited to a Visitation on Friday, March 4 from 10-11 a.m., with a Memorial Service beginning at 11 a.m. at Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home, 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown. No RSVP required. Private Family Interment at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Freelton.

Donations appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Bill Carroll.