Billy Don Drennan, born October 7, 2004, the beautiful son of Christal Dolph and Joseph Drennan, chose to end his journey on this earth Friday, March 5, 2021.
He is survived by his parents Christal Dolph (Kevin) and Joseph Drennan (Candace); his siblings Charles, Danielle and Ally; his grandparents Kathy and Donald Dolph, and Myrna Drennan; his uncle DJ Dolph; aunts Onalee (Tyler) Derksen and family, Kathy (Gord) Lampi, and their daughters, Melissa and Angela and Lori Drennan( Tyler) and their children, Sara and Jake.
Billy, with his unforgettable smile, sparkling green eyes, and infectious laugh, could light the darkest of rooms. He spent his life defying expectations and paving his own hilarious and unique path. He loved animals, camping trips, fishing, family gatherings, preparing food for loved ones, helping his Mom do anything and everything, and was fond of making those around him laugh until they literally cried. He was a loyal, spunky, kind, full of love, easy-going, truly delightful, fun-loving human being.
A battle of depression robbed his ability to see how desperately loved and valued he was. The desperation, pain and despair he must have endured, feeling this was his only way to find peace, has left us all utterly breathless.
Billy had so much goodness, so much capacity to bring joy and happiness to others, and such a bright future. The world is such a lesser place without him. He will forever be loved, cherished and missed.
Please, help us break the destructive silence and stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide, “the silent epidemic.”
“Being open about mental illness helps normalize it, encouraging others to feel more comfortable speaking about it — and hopefully getting help”
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sunset Country Metis Hall. COVID-19 Restrictions will be in place, including limiting capacity to 30%, asking everyone to wear a mask and to follow social distancing measures.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to his GoFundMe page or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, P.O. Box 446, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.
