Obituary of Bill Publow

It is with sadness we announce Bill’s passing at 82 with his family at his side on August 31st, 2025. Bill was born in Ottawa on March 12, 1943. Shortly after his birth, his father enlisted in the military and served in WW2, so Bill and his mother moved to Perth, Ontario to be close to relatives.

Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Hildred (Cannon). He is survived by his husband John Mitchell, son Craig, grandchildren Ruby, Finn and Charley, brother Brian (Suzanne), sister Colleen (Stewart Evans), and their families.

Bill enjoyed a career mixed with work and travel. As court reporter, his work enabled him to travel to all ten provinces and two territories, Europe and the Bahamas. At the beginning and end of his career, he was employed by the House of Commons in both Hansard and committees.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to Beechwood National Memorial Center (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON), for a Visitation on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m., Interment and Reception to follow. Donations may be made to the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.