IN MEMORIAM William (Bill) Savin, Bailli Honoraire, Halifax (November 13, 1936 – March 6, 2022)
We are very sad to announce that Halifax Bailli Honoraire, William Arthur Savin, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Bill joined the Halifax Bailliage in November 1987 with the grade of Chevalier. He served on the Executive and became Bailli of the Bailliage in 1991, serving in that role for a year, when his employer transferred him to Calgary. Only recently retired from the Chaîne in 2021, Bill was awarded the Bronze Star of Canada for his long-term service to the organization.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Bill graduated from York University with a Master’s Degree of Business Administration. He joined the Royal Canadian Airforce, Bill loved flying and his time spent in the RCAF. Bill worked with the Federal government of Canada for 35 years (DRIE). He also volunteered with many organizations such as the United Way, many community leagues, and various teams coaching, timing and officiating. Bill enjoyed fine food and wine, along with being a member of la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for 34 years, he was also a member of the German Wine Society and the International Wine and Food Society. He was also avid art collector, and had an extensive collection of jazz records. Bill enjoyed horseback riding, swimming, hunting, skating, and was a car enthusiast. He also enjoyed attending the Calgary Philharmonic Symphony with family and friends. Bill was also a worldwide traveler, with his favourite holidays being spent at the family condo in Whitefish, Montana.
At Calgary Golf & Country Club, April 2011
With Fritz Painsi, Bailli Provincial des Prairies Honoraire at Hyatt Regency Hotel Chapître, December 18, 2016.
Bill was predeceased by his wife Wilda Savin, Dame de la Chaine des Rotisseurs. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine of Calgary, AB; two sons, Robert (Lisa) and Donald of Calgary, AB; and six grandchildren, Henry, Nicholas, Edward, Elliot, Noah, and Avery all of Calgary, AB. 43
