William John Hainaut

William “Bill” John Hainaut, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon, PA.

The son of Joseph and Gwendolyn (McManus) Hainaut, he was born July 26, 1935 in South Greensburg, PA.

Bill was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, New Florence, PA where he volunteered his time working. He enjoyed woodworking, especially building clocks and also enjoyed working and helping other people.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Patricia L. (Coup) Hainaut whom he married April 24, 1957; two children, Carolyn G. Hainaut of Blairsville and Thomas W. Hainaut (Lisa) of Blairsville; two grandchildren, Patrick McKinney and Brandon McKinney and three great grandchildren, Nathaniel, Elijah and Isabel McKinney.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard and Gary and a sister, Gwendolyn Harris.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 P.M. in the funeral home with Rev. Timothy R. Monroe officiating.

Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.

If so desired, memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 6810 Route 22 Highway East, New Florence, PA 15944.