LAWSON, William (Bill) Donald. On December 9, 2012, Bill, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Tanya (Jeff), son Jason (Nicole), grandchildren Caitlin, Madeline, James, Paige, Martin, and sisters Marilyn, Joy (Jim) and Barbara (Gord). Bill retired as Sergeant from the RCMP after 28 years of service. He continued his career with Police Services for the Province of BC for another 10 years. His joys in life were coaching/managing minor hockey, x-country skiing, gardening, car detailing and traveling any opportunity he could, Hawaii being a favourite spot of his. Special thanks to all the staff at Fleetwood Place Care Facility where Bill spent his final years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, December 14th at 1 pm at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28 Ave, Surrey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to: VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation (Alzheimer's Clinic at UBC), 855 West 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522