William Drinnan (Bill) Kemp

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1. So sad to hear of the passing of Bill. Our love, prayers and thoughts to Merrilyn, Heather and Jenn. A wonderful man of God who gave so much to others. Always sharing a smile with us and always stopping to chat. He will be missed dearly here now but what joy to be reunited in eternity. In the arms of his loving Jesus, well done good and faithful servant Bill. Much love to all family and friends Warrack, Leanne, Hannah, Lucy and Rebekah McCann ❤

   Warrack and Leanne McCannJanuary 30 2022 9:40 am

2. May God’s peace be with you Merrilyn, Heather and Jenn. Bill was strong in his faith until the end so may we too be strengthened by Phil 1:21 “For me to live is Christ to die is gain.” Until we meet again mate.

   Tony WaldronJanuary 30 2022 2:12 pm

3. Rip Mr Kemp. I am so sorry to hear this news. You were a wonderful man. Alana kelly

   Alana KellyJanuary 30 2022 3:34 pm

4. So sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a great teacher and an even better man. Thoughts to all the family at this sad time

   Rest In Peace Mr Kemp

   Luke BennettJanuary 30 2022 3:39 pm

5. Sending Prayers, love and hugs, to Merrilyn and the girls.
   A lovely man who will be always missed xx
   Love Marnie Burge and family

   Marnie burgeJanuary 30 2022 4:18 pm

6. Sorry to read about Bill‘s passing but glad to know that he loved the Lord and will be waiting for you in heaven😊
   Tony Rawson

   Tony RawsonJanuary 30 2022 4:22 pm

7. My condolences to the family. Mr Kemp you were a brilliant teacher kind and intelligent. Was a honour to have known and been taught by you. Rest In Peace.

   Lee Brown (Fulford)January 30 2022 4:50 pm

8. Dear Merrilyn and family ,
   My heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Bill. May God’s peace be the strength you need to go through your grieving. He is our comfort in time of great need and he will never leave us no forsake us . I will continue to pray for you all in this sad and difficult time .
   Love and hugs to you all .
   Lydia ,Wayne & family .

   Lydia CondelyJanuary 30 2022 5:47 pm

9. A True and lovely man great teacher sadly missed my condolences to the family it was a great pleasure to have known Mr Kemp rest in peace

   Kerry walkerJanuary 30 2022 6:29 pm

10. Bill will be very missed by myself and the rest of my family. Always cheerful and happy and always had a smile on his face. To Merrilyn and the rest of the family, may Gods peace rest on you all. May this time of mourning be also a time to celebrate Bills life and a time to remember the amazing things he has done.
    God Bless Merrilyn and family.

    Brad StevensonJanuary 30 2022 7:21 pm

11. Fond memories of a wonderful teacher! Condolences to his family.

    Sherelle MartinJanuary 30 2022 7:57 pm

12. Bill you have made a huge impact on so many lives. You are a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
    It has been a great blessing to have know you pretty much all my life. You have been a family friend for a long time to Ken and Vicki Ayars and family.
    My love, hugs prayers are with all of Bill’s family and friends.
    You are with your heavenly father now so rest in peace to a true gentleman. ❤😘😭

    Kellie AyarsJanuary 30 2022 7:59 pm

13. Oh Merrilyn our love hugs and prayers your way. May God bring you peace during this tough time. I’m saving up a special hug for the next time I see you xxx
    Love Eloise Watson xx

    EloiseJanuary 30 2022 8:11 pm

14. Deepest Sympathy to Merrilyn and family,
    Bill was a wonderful teacher and a true gentleman. He is one of the influences that I have brought into my teaching career. It was an honour to have known you Mr Kemp.
    Rest In Peace.

    Bradley RankinJanuary 30 2022 8:11 pm

15. Rest in peace Mr Kemp. You were such a brilliant teacher. You made time to make sure everyone understood what they were meant to be doing. My favourite maths teacher by far. I’ve ashtrays hoped that my children would find a maths teacher like you, but it hasn’t happened. Our sincere condolences to your family. We are thinking of you in your time of sadness and grief.

    Marteen Loneragan (Lacey)January 30 2022 8:19 pm

16. My heart is sadden by this loss. Bill was an amazing teacher and has been a bright spark to many students. As a person he was a warm and funny man who always made me smile. A loving family man who I know has left a deep gap in his family and My heart is with Merrilyn and the girls. Hugs from far away.
    With deepest sympathy and love.

    Tina GabrielJanuary 30 2022 8:32 pm

17. Sad to hear of Bill’s passing out thoughts and prayers are with his family

    David & Lorna williamsJanuary 30 2022 8:52 pm

18. Dear Merrilyn and family ,

    Thinking of you all at this time. Bill was an amazing man and teacher. I will miss him.
    Condolences to the family.
    Love
    Kathie and Alan Box

    Kathie BoxJanuary 30 2022 9:19 pm

19. Dear Merrilyn, Heather and Jen. My thoughts and prayers are with you after hearing this sad news. A caring godly man who will be missed.
    Jo and John Hepburn

    Jo HepburnJanuary 30 2022 9:21 pm

20. Our sincere condolences to Merrilyn and family.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Bill was an amazing teacher and coach.
    We will miss him.
    Maryann, Paula and Michael

    Maryann GardnerJanuary 30 2022 10:36 pm

21. Mr Kemp you were such a great teacher and I was lucky to have been taught by you. Years after leaving school you always stopped and said hello to me in the street. RIP, you will be missed

    Eaton SophieJanuary 30 2022 11:00 pm

22. Bill was such a wonderful, generous, talented, giving man. He has influenced so many lives in his calling as a teacher and as a mentor and friend to so many. I will miss his quick wit and cheeky smile. Rest safely in the arms of your Saviour Bill. Until we meet again😘
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all Merrilyn, Heather, Jen and family.

    Caz AndersonJanuary 30 2022 11:33 pm

23. Fly high Kempy. Rest In Peace

    Burton RobertsJanuary 31 2022 7:34 am

24. Mr Kemp, you were always my favourite teacher. I still remember when we were on Year 9 camp to adelaide and you shook my coke bottle up. You were a great mentor and will be missed dearly.

    Rest In Peace Mr Kemp

    Sarah PalmerJanuary 31 2022 9:43 am

25. Dear Merrilyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
    Barry & Val Matthews, Barry & Hayley.

    Val MatthewsJanuary 31 2022 10:12 am

26. Sad to hear of your passing, rest in peace.

    Leisa LyonsJanuary 31 2022 2:43 pm

27. Deepest sympathy to Marilyn and family.
    Remember Bill as a wonderful teacher who taught my children.

    Tricia PollardJanuary 31 2022 4:36 pm

28. To Merrilyn, Heather, Jen and extended family
    So sad to hear of Bill’s passing. He was so passionate about his life, family, running, teaching, friends and faith. I feel truly honoured to have considered Bill a friend for more than thirty years and will miss his wit and fellow enthusiasm for Mathematics.
    A true gentleman.

    Sara HallJanuary 31 2022 7:07 pm

29. So sad to hear of Mr Kemps passing. A truly great teacher and mentor to many. Fond memories of Maths classes in the late 80’s. Such patience when required and a firm voice when we needed it.

    Mick+TaylorJanuary 31 2022 7:28 pm

30. Deepest sympathy to his family, a lovely man and a awesome school teacher R.I.P 🙏 gone too soon

    Michelle HounsellJanuary 31 2022 8:02 pm

31. So very sad to hear that my favourite teacher has passed. Mr. Kemp you taught me so much more than Mathematics. You taught me humility and inclusion and you showed me that learning could be achieved with a laugh and a smile. We felt like you were a friend first and a teacher second. You will be sorely missed. Rest in peace.

    Brendan WaitesJanuary 31 2022 8:36 pm

32. Our prayers and thoughts are with Merrilyn and family. So sad to hear
    Of Bill ‘s passing lovely teacher and friend.
    Rest in peace
    Mary and Andrew Day.

    Mary DayJanuary 31 2022 9:46 pm

33. So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a lovely man. I shall miss his funny little stories.
    My deepest sympathy to his family.
    Rest easy Bill.

    Vicki AllenJanuary 31 2022 9:48 pm

34. Mr Kemp was one of my favourite teachers! My love and thoughts to the family. He will be missed dearly.

    Chloe HeighwayJanuary 31 2022 10:10 pm

35. To Merrilyn, Heather and Jen and families
    So sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. He was a wonderful teacher with a great sense of humour and it was an honour to count him as a friend and colleague for over thirty years. I shall miss his advice on all things mathematical and the community will miss his support in a whole range of areas.

    Leone Walbran

    Leone WalbranFebruary 1 2022 11:12 am

36. Fantastic teacher and was the best form teacher too when I was at SHHS in the 80’s.
    Always had the patience to make sure you understood maths [I hated it ].

    Always has a friendly smile and hello whenever I ran into him in a coffee shop with my family.

    RIP Mr Kemp

    Christine Peters [Reardon]February 1 2022 2:06 pm

37. Our sympathy to Merrilyn and family on Bill’s passing.
    Peter and Robyn Clutterbuck

    Peter ClutterbuckFebruary 1 2022 2:15 pm

38. Awwww Mr Kemp 🥺 what fond memories of maths class. You were such a kind and funny teacher. I loved your sense of humour 😀 you made maths fun 🤩
    So sorry for your loss Merrilyn, Heather & Jen

    Robyn PayneFebruary 1 2022 11:35 pm

39. Deeply saddened to hear about Bill.
    A true Scottish gentle – man.
    May he rest in peace.
    Condolences to Merrilyn, Heather and Jennifer.
    Alex and Theresa Stephenson

    Alex and Theresa StephensonFebruary 2 2022 8:54 am

40. Deeply saddened to learn of Mr Kemp’s passing. His sense of humour was larger than life and without him, I would never have made it through Maths in school. Thanks, mate. Fly high.

    John HoareFebruary 2 2022 9:31 am

41. The members of Mallee Artists Swan Hill extend their deepest sympathy to Merrilyn, Heather, Jennifer and families. Bill is fondly remembered by all who knew him.

    Lorraine LambertFebruary 2 2022 11:13 am

42. Our deepest condolences to Merrilyn on the passing of Bill, he loved you so much
    { I loved the story of how you met!!}
    It has been our privileged to call Bill our friend over so many years.
    A gentleman who always had time for everyone young and old, encouragement and the warmth of a smile, and a great man of God.
    May all the precious memories that you each hold close to your hearts bring you comfort.
    Deepest Sympathy to Heather, Brad, Jennifer, Ella, Mack & Anna – he was so proud of each of you.
    Rest in peace “Mr Bill”

    Love
    Michelle & Rohan Oliver
    Kaitlin & Jason
    Lauchlan & Anna
    Bethany, Harren, Adaline & Elias
    Verity

    Michelle OliverFebruary 2 2022 11:34 am

43. Very sad to learn of the passing of Bill. Bill was a respected colleague at Tooleybuc Central School, known for his dedication, hard work, and talent as a Maths Teacher.
    My sincere sympathies to his family.
    Helen Corrigan

    Helen CorriganFebruary 2 2022 1:15 pm

44. An amazing brother to me and brother in law to my wife.
    Alan & Fiona

    Alan KempFebruary 2 2022 4:33 pm

45. Fond memories of a wonderful teacher. Rest easy now .

    Desley Wardell (Fletcher)February 2 2022 8:05 pm

46. Bill, there isn’t enough words written in the English Dictionary or on the Planet to describe what a remarkable person you were. What you have left behind for all to see, is your undeniable love of family, your commitment and loyalty to your students is endless, your support and creativity to your Community in which you lived will never be forgotten, and your trust and devotion to your faith will be rewarded in Heaven. This is Bill’s legacy to his life. Everyone that knew him or that he touched will be mourning and grieving today because he left his footprints behind and made such an amazing difference in their lives. Bill is so loved and will be sadly missed. I, myself Christine had the privilege of meeting Bill and his wonderful Brother Alan, when I had the honour of nursing their parents Jesse and Neil. Bill enriched my life then and he still does now. REST IN PEACE my friend.

    Christine HicksonFebruary 2 2022 10:12 pm

47. Thinking of you all at this sad time Merrilyn and family. Bill was a wonderful person, teacher, and friend. I will miss his conversation and friendly face. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.x

    Colleen WisemanFebruary 2 2022 10:21 pm

48. So sad to hear this news. He was a true gentleman.

    Bruce MyersFebruary 2 2022 10:32 pm

49. We always liked and admired Bill during our years in Swan Hill and through our connections with the various schools where Bill taught over the years. Such a thoughtful and compassionate man and incredibly dedicated to his students. We will all miss his quiet presence and humour on this earth. Kate and George Cronk and Family.

    Kate CronkFebruary 3 2022 2:27 pm

50. Extremely saddened to hear of Bill’s passing, I’m so very sorry for the family.

    He was an incredible teacher and great friend after I graduated, and could always put a smile on your face.

    Rest easy, mate.

    Daniel FrenchFebruary 3 2022 3:07 pm

51. Dear Merrilyn, Heather, Jennifer and families,
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    With deepest sympathy.
    Lois

    Lois MunroFebruary 3 2022 5:34 pm

52. I will always remember our friendship and I know it will continue in God’s Kingdom. Rest in peace mate, love Rob and Nhung.

    Rob WatersoonFebruary 3 2022 7:14 pm

53. Fond memories of a wonderful teacher and friend. Will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Merrilyn and family. May God’s blessing be with you. Lorna, Max and family

    Lorna CookeFebruary 3 2022 8:02 pm

54. My most Sincere Sympathy to Merilyn and all your family . Memories are all yours to keep.
    Sending my love and Prayers to you all. from Sue McGrath

    Susanne McGrathFebruary 4 2022 4:40 pm

55. Deeply saddened to hear of Mr kemps passing. Taken too young.
    A fantastic teacher, kind and caring man. Always making time for a chat, a big smile and a lovely sense of humour (even many years after teaching me!)
    Deepest condolences to the family, may you keep those precious memories, close to your heart.
    Melissa Johnson (Sanford) x

    MelissaFebruary 5 2022 9:46 pm

56. Bill,
    I’m still struggling to accept that you’re gone. You were the most amazing, passionate teacher that inspired so many people. The world has lost a little of its brightness.
    Most heartfelt condolences to Merrilyn and family.

    Mel KoetsveldFebruary 6 2022 1:09 pm

57. Darling Bill, thank you for being the wonderful caring and supportive person you were to Ronan, Allegra and I when we moved to Swan Hill after our Johies passing. You will always be lovingly remembered by us. Darling Berri Merri, we send you and your family our love and big hugs always. God willing, we look forward to seeing you soon. Love Kerry, Ronan and Allegra XXXOOO

    Kerryn Colin-ThoméFebruary 6 2022 1:36 pm

58. Deepest sympathy to Merrilyn, Heather and Jennifer and extended families, on the passing of Bill, he will be deeply missed.
    Ken and Vicki Ayars & family

    Vicki AyarsFebruary 7 2022 9:49 am

59. My deepest condolences to the Kemp Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God rest his soul.

    Terry TalebFebruary 7 2022 10:33 am

60. To Merrilyn, Heather, Jennifer and families,
    My sincere condolences on the passing of Bill,
    Judy Brawn

    Judy BrawnFebruary 7 2022 10:49 am

61. Bill, my heart broke when I heard of your passing, a true blue and down to earth gentleman. You always had a smile on your face and offered advice when necessary. You were there for my and my son when I needed help. I won’t ever forget what you and your family has done for mine! We will miss you. To Merrilyn, Heather and Jen, may god watch over you and guide you through this time.
    Sarah Hamlyn-Harris (simmons) and family

    Sarah Hamlyn - HarrisFebruary 7 2022 10:51 am

62. Deepest condolences to Merrrilyn and family on the passing of Bill. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Clare Nalder-Martin

    ClareFebruary 7 2022 2:36 pm

63. Very sad news, lovely teacher a true Gentleman. Thinking of you Merrilyn and your family at this very sad time….

    Jenny CurthoysFebruary 7 2022 5:51 pm

64. On behalf of the members of the Kerang Music Society Choir, I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family on the death of Bill Kemp. Bill and Merrilyn joined the Kerang Choir a few years ago and travelled on a weekly basis to Kerang for rehearsals with four other Swan Hill area singers. With male choristers being a minority in the choir, it will now leave a large gap in the output of the other male bass singers.

    Michael J Reynolds, Secretary Kerang Music SocietyFebruary 11 2022 5:15 pm