William Anton Nichol

William Anton Nichol, cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age 86.

William (Bill) was born in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, on May 30, 1939 and grew up on a farm near the town of Leslie. Bill moved to Regina following his graduation and started work with SaskPower. In 1960, Bill met a nurse-in-training, Yvonne Lacelle. Bill knew Yvonne was the one for him, and they married in Dryden, Ontario on August 29, 1964. Bill started work with IBM, and while moving between Regina, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary, Bill and Yvonne had three daughters. During those years, Bill enjoyed meeting and spending time with friends from his new communities and work environments. He learned how to ski and introduced his family to the sport in the early 70’s. He loved to play racquetball and golf and spent his time off camping with family and friends. Bill, Yvonne and the girls also returned to the family farm for many spring seedings and fall harvests. These trips were an important reminder to Bill and Yvonne of the importance of family and community.

In 1980, Bill and Yvonne and their three girls moved to Wynyard, SK, where Bill partnered with his brother Bob and the existing management at Lakeview Farm Equipment. Bill enjoyed many years working and managing the Wynyard dealership, and he established many long-time friendships with the farming community and the Lakeview team. After many successful years as a John Deere dealer and business owner Bill decided to retire. In 1996, Bill and Yvonne moved out to Fishing Lake, and Bill retired from Lakeview shortly afterwards.

Bill then turned his energy to the rebuilding work following the flooding at Leslie Beach, and continued working with the Leslie Beach council for many years. In retirement, Bill loved quiet mornings viewing the lake, golfing at the local golf course, fishing with friends, and travelling with Yvonne. The grandchildren will also attest that he enjoyed spending time with them, delivering plenty of “Billy-isms” during a game of crib or over a meal.

Bill was always game to work out a problem or lend a hand with his tractor. He was in his element during gatherings with friends and family, playing cards and crib, telling stories and sharing a laugh.

He is predeceased by his parents (Clarence and Jenny Nichol), brother (Eugene Nichol), sister-in-law (Helen Nichol) and his daughter Roberta Nichol. Bill is survived by his brothers, Gerald and Robert (Ruth) Nichol, wife Yvonne, daughters Jacquie (Kevin) and Susan (Wade), and grandchildren Nathan, Benjamin and Joshua (Jacquie), Jayla (Roberta) and Liam and Jackson (Susan), and many nieces and nephews.

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift.”