It has been brilliant getting to know Bill over the last 4 or 5 years through BSL classes and breakfasts. The coffee shops of Surrey will feel the loss as he knew all the pretty waitresses names and they certainly knew him. He had the wonderful ability to make up new signs that were not part of the BSL diction but eventually we all knew them. And he was such a snappy dresser. You will be missed Bill - give them hell.
Bill Shenton (8 Aug 1935 - 5 Aug 2023)
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BillSt Catherine’s Hospice (Crawley)
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Funeral Director
- Location
- Wotton House Guildford Rd Wotton, Dorking RH5 6HS
- Date
- 11th Sep 2023
- Time
- 3.30pm
In loving memory of our father, Bill Shenton who sadly passed away on 5th August 2023 aged 87 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Anne. Loved and missed by his family and friends.
We ask for family flowers only. If you would like to make a donation we have chosen St Catherine's Hospice. This was a charity close to Dad's heart as St Catherine's Hospice provided care for Mum in her last few months. We would love you to join with us to celebrate Bill's life on the 11th September. Anthony, Gail, Paul, Jo, Graham and all of his grandchildren xxx
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![Bill at the furniture shop cafe where he always received free drinks. One of his favourite watering holes !](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/DVnsPPlSVLwel6LlS0evu7zal30=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/f7ac946a-6d32-4dfd-ba99-582ffc0d4645.jpeg)
Bill at the furniture shop cafe where he always received free drinks. One of his favourite watering holes !
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![Bill at the furniture shop cafe where he always received free drinks. One of his favourite watering holes !](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/DVnsPPlSVLwel6LlS0evu7zal30=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/f7ac946a-6d32-4dfd-ba99-582ffc0d4645.jpeg)
Bill at the furniture shop cafe where he always received free drinks. One of his favourite watering holes !
![Bill demonstrating a plank at Rokers cafe on 12th July 2023. There was no stopping him!!!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/zCyaEkKxWxL5Yo-ATJhpbhxdwZk=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/dff15f95-bf8a-4447-834e-056b0e1af406.jpeg)
Bill demonstrating a plank at Rokers cafe on 12th July 2023. There was no stopping him!!!
![Bill’s Level 1 certificate in British Sign Language,achieved on 20th July 2023](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/tnZke1d7A_C4FrHsO1Yoag2N0yU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/cc87c882-bfcf-436b-a011-0ccfe2d8ff63.jpeg)
Bill’s Level 1 certificate in British Sign Language,achieved on 20th July 2023
![It’s heartwarming to know that Bill was able to pass his three assessments for BSL Level 1 & even had plans to celebrate at Dot BBQ for his certificate. His ability to communicate with both Deaf & hearing people must have a positive impact on the people.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/nZoEWoCnp19ey2azuc2C9GrLl_c=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/125becb3-1f60-4c85-8a48-ef72af999c28.jpeg)
It’s heartwarming to know that Bill was able to pass his three assessments for BSL Level 1 & even had plans to celebrate at Dot BBQ for his certificate. His ability to communicate with both Deaf & hearing people must have a positive impact on the people.
![It is clear that Bill touched the lives of many & will be missed by the members of the Breakfast Club & others. We will miss him.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/POvF_DrOUoDMrYfDdu4R5H8wYBg=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/2b39cc11-1e06-45af-8af1-b0806624ed47.jpeg)
It is clear that Bill touched the lives of many & will be missed by the members of the Breakfast Club & others. We will miss him.
![Bill was a remarkable person with a strong determination to learn British Sign Language (BSL) and make meaningful connection with both Deaf & hearing people. The fact that he joined the BSL breakfast club & practiced his signs regularly.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/_WjAc4VG9szLe8K1gd6Gu7ZWw3E=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/5e611065-8de0-4bc4-9456-a0342fa79fc5.jpeg)
Bill was a remarkable person with a strong determination to learn British Sign Language (BSL) and make meaningful connection with both Deaf & hearing people. The fact that he joined the BSL breakfast club & practiced his signs regularly.
![Bill and I at Annaré East Horsley in April this year.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/wAC-NLSdvWFLlNb2KDVPl0WaD7I=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/09531d62-3d9a-4a42-9671-35940f2ac8f0.jpeg)
Bill and I at Annaré East Horsley in April this year.
![Working hard in the gym. What an absolute pleasure to work with Bill helping him improve his fitness.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/nTS9JGSXcKRLnd103acYVB6Ly7A=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/627f8a85-ebe7-4476-9ea8-917b934f1d32.jpeg)
Working hard in the gym. What an absolute pleasure to work with Bill helping him improve his fitness.
![Bill working on his balance in the gym](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/1qp7bGWkS6oeRbPzsRu5VF8jGRo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/ad2adee2-7fe2-42dd-8fe8-6e9f0615d534.png)
Bill working on his balance in the gym
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