CHARTIER, William Joseph

William Joseph Chartier (Bill, Pop, Willy) of Kingston, ON passed away suddenly on June 22nd, 2022 at KHSC. He was loved and will be truly missed.

He was born on January 18th, 1939 in Western Canada with Indigenous heritage. At age 15, he started his life long career as an extraordinary welder and entrepreneur and resided in Kingston, ON.

Survived by daughter Niky McLean (Ger), son Robert Adams (Laurie), and stepdaughter Barb McCallum (Al).
Predeceased by partner Kay Campbell, daughter Michelle Armer, and wife Virginia Chartier.

He enjoyed teasing and very much loved his grand kids: Ryan (Mel), Taylor (Katie), Keisha (Rory), Kody (Syd), Kyra, Jess (J.P.), Joel (Nicole), and Leah.

His great grand kids: Zander, Stephen, Bowen, Charlotte, Easton, Oliveah, Avery, and Scarlett.

He also leaves behind nieces and many dear friends.

Bill was truly a gift of our past, added enrichment to our present, and a legacy for our future.

With love and respect, we say so long “Pop.”

Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 11:00am
Graveside Burial
Union Cemetery, Lansdowne, ON
482 Union Rd, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON K0E 1L0
All are welcome

Bill, Pop, Willy
Wow! He has left an incredible legacy, has created four generations of family. He loved and touched many hearts along his journey. He was a husband, partner, father, grandfather to eight, and a great grandfather to seven. He was an uncle and friend.

His talents and accomplishments were numerous. Highest level certified welder, an entrepreneur, a designer, an engineer, a coach, and trainer. He was a manager/member of the Kingston Voyageurs Hockey Association, a crafter, an artist, an outdoorsman, a hunter, and an angler.

Bill could build and fix anything. He built entire buildings, bridges, pontoon boats, docks, decks and stairs. He built dune buggies, go-karts, and even family outdoor fun games.

Everyone has reaped the “Bill Benefits.”

Bill was Indigenous and born in Western Canada, he left at age 15 to work on the pipeline. At 17, he joined the Steelworker/Welders of North America, and by 18, he was supervising and had a crew. They called themselves the “Sky Cowboys.” Bill and his cowboy boots walked steel beams and welded for the next 40 years. He was a ‘workhorse’, and spare time was devoted to his family and friends. Coaching, transporting kids, and loved a good road trip to use his excellent navigational skills. He drove across Canada and the Cowboy States. He was also a history buff.

Most of all is he loved and cared for us all. His last words were “thank you for letting me share your life. I have had a great ride, love you all!”