Sad Passing of Billy Wine a respected friend
It is with great sadness that I must share the passing of Billy Wine, not only a long-time personal friend, but a friend to the wrongly convicted and the organization.
Billy was one of a kind!
I was honoured and blest that he was my dear and loyal friend.
Please see a tribute to Billy that was written in 2009 with deepest respect and love.
Please find below is the funeral information:

William (Billy) Wine
Death Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Yahrzeit Date: 23 Adar 5785
Funeral Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Funeral Time: 1:00 PM
Funeral Place: Graveside
Cemetery: St. John’s Norway Cemetery
Cemetery Section:
Shiva Address:
103 Boardwalk Drive,Toronto, Ontario,M4L 3X9
Shiva information: Shiva visits are welcome Tuesday following the interment until 5:00 pm, resuming 7:00 to 9:30 pm, then Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:30 pm and Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Evening services will be held at 7:30 pm. Shiva visits will conclude Friday afternoon at 5:00 pm on March 28th.
Notice:
WINE, William (Billy) – Passed on March 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family. Loving father of Audrey, son of the late Esther and Harold Wine, brother and brother-in-law of Mitchell and Judy Wine, and the late Shelley Wine. He also leaves behind Audrey’s mother, Beth. In addition to the burial and shiva, a gathering to celebrate the life of Billy Wine will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Innocence Canada Foundation, www.innocencecanada.com 1-800-249- 1329
Sincere Regards,
Win Wahrer
Director of Client Services, Innocence Canada