<div itemprop="description">It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Gate announce his passing on August 27, 2025 at Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire, Québec. <br> <br>Bill will be affectionately remembered by his beloved wife of 21 years Shirley Tang and their two adored sons, Samuel, Jesse; his sister Dianne Gate and brother Richard (Kathy) Gate as well as his extended family. Bill was predeceased by his father George Gate, mother Margaret Minchin and sister Brenda Gate. <br> <br>Born on June 21, 1962 in Ocean Falls, British Columbia, Bill was a longtime coach who left a positive impact on numerous athletes during his career at the CAMO and Pointe-Claire swim clubs. Later in his career as the manager of the Aquatic Programs with the City of Pointe-Claire, he was proud to be involved in the planning of the new Malcolm-Knox Aquatic Centre where the pool was inaugurated in his father’s name. <br> <br>During his life, Bill spent countless hours skiing, cycling, and exploring the beauty of nature with his friends and family. He also had a great passion for music, playing drums and performing with lifelong buddies. Bill will always be known as a devoted father, a loving husband and a loyal friend. His adventurous spirit, boundless enthusiasm, sense of humour and kind heartedness will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. <br> <br>The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to staff in Unit 2B at Sainte-Anne’s Hospital and the nurses and doctors at Lakeshore General Hospital for their compassionate care. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given in his name to NOVA West Island or the Alzheimer Society of Montreal. <br> <br>A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at Rideau Memorial Gardens, 4275 Sources Boulevard, Dollard-Des Ormeaux, QC H9B 2A6. It will be followed by a private family burial. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Pointe-Claire Curling Club. <br></div>
