Bill Furey passed away June 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, faith, and quiet grace.
A solitary figure by nature, Bill was a poet at heart and a gifted writer.
He knew his history and knew his literature extremely well.
A familiar presence in Montreal, Bill walked faithfully four times each day and was never too busy to stop, share a conversation, or offer a friendly greeting to anyone who crossed his path.
At his core, Bill was a kind and gentle soul whose warmth touched many lives.
Bill was a good friend of Leonard Cohen.
A devout Catholic, he attended Mass almost every day and lived his faith with humility and conviction. He had a great line that he always used, no matter who he spoke to:
" if you have the Lord on your side, you have everything"
May he rest in eternal peace ... for now he has everything
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