About William Dey
Lived 1870 – 1921 (aged 51). William Dey was a Canadian athlete.
William Ernest Dey (June 4, 1870 – August 20, 1921) was an early amateur ice hockey player for the Ottawa Hockey Club. He was a member of the Dey family of Ottawa, Canada which was successful in boat-building, arenas and ice hockey businesses. He was born in Ottawa.
Playing career Dey first joined the senior Ottawa Hockey Club in 1892. He played six seasons with Ottawa HC, retiring after the 1897 season. He died in Ottawa in 1921 after an illness and is buried at Beechwood Cemetery.
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Who was William Dey?
Canadian ice hockey player
When was William Dey born?
William Dey was born on 4 June 1870 in Ottawa.
When did William Dey die?
William Dey died on 20 August 1921.
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William Dey was an athlete.
What nationality was William Dey?
William Dey was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Dey. https://biography.guide/william-dey/
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