William Billy Main

Billy Main was a fabulous entertainer and a great friend. Billy was born in Scotland and was the only child of Jean and David Main, they settled in Hamilton,Ontario when Billy was only a boy. Billy loved music from a very early age and his Mum & Dad always encouraged him to bring all of his friends over to play in the basement. He performed with many bands over the years including the wonderful Dublin Corporation and he had a great time playing the local scene with his good friend Bobby who passed away suddenly in 2005.
From then on Billy played solo and occasionally encouraged Margaret to join him on stage for a love song or two.
He is lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends from all over as a man who could make anyone laugh, who allowed us all to "be ourselves" and who entertained us all with his unbeleivable talent, most recently at the Tartan Tourie in Burlington, the Legion in Hamilton and the Scottish Club & Clock & Hen in Brampton to name only a few. Billy was married at a young age and although the couple separated many years ago Billy & Irene remained friends. They had one daughter Catherine together of whom Billy was very proud.
Although Billy still had strong ties to Hamilton and Burlington and especially to his beloved Mother Jean and his Auntie Betty, in the last eight years, Billy's life revolved around the love of his life Margaret Devine of Brampton "His Margaret" (or "Miss Daisy" as he lovingly called her)- they were soul mates. Billy dedicated "Your The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" on one of his CD's and usually dedicated one song each night to her when he performed. You can hear it by playing the CD "If I Never Sing Another Song". or clicking on it here.
Margaret will never be the same without her Billy!
Billy is missed more than he could ever have imagined by all who knew him including Peter & Val; John & Margaret; Ron & Rose Mary; John & Sandy; Ethna & Danny; Doug & Cathy; Lorraine & Dave; Debbie & Gary; all of his friends from the clubs & pubs including his "Tartan Tourie Family" & all of our families.
He was a big man and he left a big void when he was Gone Too Soon.
Billy passed away after a courageous battle for his life at the age of 56.