William (Bill) Trotter was born 5^th February 1951 in Washington, Tyne and Wear.

Bill met his wife Joyce on a blind date in the 70s.

They had their 1^st child Michael in 1977.

Bill with his new family moved to Carlisle in 1979 as he was given a fantastic career opportunity.

In 1983 Bill and Joyce welcomed a baby girl called Kelly.

Bill had worked all his life from starting off on a paperound with his little dog to managing his own Companies, he was never work shy!

On a personal level Bill would spend time with his family. His weekends consisted of days out to Blackpool, picnics out in the Lakes and a bat and ball for games to play with his children.

Any money he had he would rather give than to receive and if he could, he was the Gentleman who would do without and give away his last penny!