It is with great sadness we announce that William James Boscariol passed away on October 5, 2021 peacefully, with family by his side. Predeceased by his parents Isadoro and Ida, brother Izzy, sisters Lundy and Hilda and daughter Tami. Willie is survived by his wife Anne, sister Margaret, daughters Lori (Jim) and Gina (Curt), grandchildren Wesley, Michael, Jodie( Andrew ) Andrew (Raelene) and Stuart, great granddaughters Hazel and Joanie and many nieces and nephews. Willie was born in San Gudo, Alberta on March 22, 1929 and came to Squamish as a teenager. He worked in the the forest industry in the Squamish Valley and on the coast of BC from the age of 15 to the age of 70, a remarkable career in this industry. Willie was active in the community in his early years and served on the building committee for the Squamish United church. He was a long time member of the Squamish Elks Lodge, becoming the Exalted Ruler in 1961/1962 and a District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler in 1965/1966. In his early years in the forest industry, Willie was a" high rigger" , climbing ,topping and rigging spar trees and in the 1950's and 1960s, he regularly competed in Logger's Sports competitions in Squamish and elsewhere in the Province. He was an avid golfer for much of his life and was one of many who donated equipment and labour to help build the Squamish Golf Course. Willie was a kind man and a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Klein, Dr. Evans, the staff of Hilltop House for their excellent care of Willie. In lieu of flowers, donations in Willie's name to Hilltop House to help fund resident outings (including the trips for ice-cream, which he so enjoyed) would be greatly appreciated. To sign the book of condolences please go to squamishfuneralchapel.com