BOETTGER, William Thomas (Tom)

Retired ConstableOntario Provincial Police - After a lengthy illness with brain cancer, retired Constable Tom Boettger passed away at his North Bay home on Saturday November 10th, 2007. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Cockerline), for 46 years and loving father of Cheryl Atkinson (Gary), Tracey Boettger, (Myles McIssac), brother of Orma Bain (Murray - deceased), Jean Ross (Charles - deceased), Gayl (Garfield); dear son in law of Avice Cockerline (Percy - deceased), brother in law of Barry Cockerline (Carolyn), Dawn Zaversenuke (Michael), uncle to many nieces and nephews and special grandpa to Bo. Tom was the only son of the late William & Lila Boettger, Magnetawan.



Following his retirement from the O.P.P. Tom served as a Special Constable with the North Bay Police force for a number of years. Tom's caring ways will always be remembered by his family and friends. The family is very gratefully to Dr. Mike Leckie and the staff of Paramed for the special care given to him.



Friends may call at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME (across from city hall) today, Monday November 12th from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm. A celebration of Tom's life will be held in the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday November 13th at 11:00 am. If desired donations to the Brain Tumor Association, or the Diagnostic Imaging (MRI) at the North Bay General Hospital Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.