Bill Whooper Meloche retires after 38 years of service

01/19/2024

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) would like to wish one of its longest-serving bus drivers a very happy retirement. Bill Meloche�s last bus run of his stellar career was on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Bill, or �Whooper� as most people know him, started his career at the MCK in 1979. Taking into account a break in service, he has provided safe transportation for our youth for nearly four (4) decades.

Bill loved his job, which was clearly evident during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He assisted with planning school bus routes for the entire village area and managed to drive eight (8) separate bus routes each morning and afternoon, transporting only 12 children at a time. In his off time, he would volunteer for the Kateri Food Basket, delivering food to those in need during a challenging period for our community.

�Bill was always open and friendly with all his co-workers and took the time to give help and advice when needed,� said Daily Transportation Manager Spencer McComber. �He will be greatly missed, as he is a true gentleman.�

After logging enough miles to circle the earth 1.75 times, today marks Bill�s last official day as an MCK employee, and we wish him well on his much-deserved retirement.