Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit

Save the date for a Community Clean Up of the Beach neighbourhood on Saturday, April 15.
Bags and gloves will be provided.
Meet at the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit at 316 Beach Blvd at 9:30 a.m.
The Clean Up will be followed by a barbecue lunch shortly before noon.

Hello everyone,



It is with great and profound sadness that announce the passing of our past Chief Mr. Bill Pennell.



Bill Was Chief from 1980 – 1985, As a child I remember him as a very nice, easy approachable, caring Person, always having time to talk (even when he didn’t). I looked up to him in many ways and he was a mentor to me as a leader. Our unit will miss this great man as much as I will. I feel our unit has benefited greatly and I’m a better person for knowing Bill and having him as part of my life and our unit.



I remember many times, as the sirens were sounding and weather turning bad, Watching as Bill and my dad would be running down to the boats doing what they both loved to do, Save lives.



Information about visitation can be found below.



Bill will be greatly missed!



Charlie Witherington ~ Chief



Markey-Dignity Funeral home - William (Bill) Pennell

Peacefully with his family by his side, William (Bill) Alfred Pennell has joined his sweetheart Betty of 74 years, on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the age of 93.
Bill was a proud father of William, Phyllis (Rob), Beth (Henry), Glenn (Lori), Jeff (Pauline), Joyce (Dave) and Lynn. Awesome grandpa and papa to 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his beloved mother Elizabeth, brothers John, Arthur and his sister Eleanor. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and many friends. Bill retired from Firestone after 37 years of dedicated service. Volunteering and helping others was his passion in life. He was a long-standing volunteer of the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit for 57 years including several years as Chief, bravely risking his life to rescue others. A man of honour, he was a selfless person who was a positive influence to all he met. Bill made well over 100 blood donations to Canadian Blood Services, a giving, kind man who always had an open door policy. The family wishes to thank the VON, Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit members, the whole team at the Hamilton General Hospital, P.S.W's, Rosemary for the wonderful care and friendship and Martin for being a great neighbour and buddy to "Pops".

Visitation at the MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. . Masks are preferred. Donations in honour of our hero to the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit, City Kidz, Cancer Assistance Program or the Hamilton/Burlington S.P.C.A. would be sincerely appreciated.