In Memorium

Posted by Wayne Harper

on Apr 27, 2011

Member picture Bill Swift, Past President of the Rotary Club of Sackville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 27th. Bill became a member of Rotary on November 28, 2002.

Bill was a leader in the business community. Until his recent retirement, he was the Manager of Moneris Solutions Sackville, a local employer of over 200 people who are major contributors to many community fundraising efforts and initiatives.

Contact New Brunswick honored Bill in 2005 with a provincial award for his personal commitment to improving the Sackville community.

He served as a director and/or Chair of Renaissance Sackville, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation, among others. He helped to raise over $1.2-million for the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre when it was first built.

Bill's major role at Rotary was as a fundraiser. He chaired the fundraising committee for several years and spearheaded the annual Rotary Wine & Beer Tasting evening during that time – the club's largest fundraiser.

Bill was also very supportive of his wife Nancy’s efforts to raise funds for cancer research through the Curl for Cancer program.

He was a friend to many at the golf club, the curling club and the Rotary club.

Bill was an inspiring community leader. In his friendly, considerate and supportive way, he shared his considerable skills by leading in the business and volunteer sectors, and making new friends every day.

He will be greatly missed.