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Captain
May 22, 1934 – September 7, 2025
CHUBB, Captain William (Bill) Robert
DOB: May 22, 1934
DOP: Sep 7, 2025
William (Bill) Robert Chubb, born May 22, 1934, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Phyllis; Sharron, the mother of his daughters Kathy and Andrea; his brother Chuck; his sister Joan; six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Chris.
Born in Vancouver, Bill developed a lifelong love of the sea. He also enjoyed tinkering, building model ships, woodworking, and even earned his pilot licence. After leaving school, he joined the Navy, serving five years with the Canadian Naval Air and fought in the Korean War.
His passion for the ocean endured, and after his military service he pursued a maritime career, achieving his Master’s Ticket in 1963. Bill loved being a tugboat captain, often joking that he was fortunate to be paid for what he would have gladly done for free.
In 1995, Bill retired and moved with Phyllis to West Bank, BC. By 2004, the pull of the ocean brought them back to Vancouver Island, where he spent countless happy hours with his sailboats. He found joy in teaching local children how to sail dinghies through the Deep Bay Yacht Club. Beyond the water, Bill was an avid reader, a lover of fine food—especially Japanese cuisine and cold blueberry soup—and a skilled winemaker whose creations were enjoyed by many.
He treasured his wide circle of friends but also cherished quiet moments of solitude. In recent months, he was especially grateful for time spent with his daughters and dear friends. At Bill’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please raise a glass of your favourite beverage in his honour and wish him well on his next voyage.
Fair winds and following seas, Sir.