WILSON, James William 'Willie' - (June 21, 1959 - March 24, 2021) - After a courageous battle with cancer, Willie peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday March 24, 2021.
Survived by his wife of 40 years Joanie Wilson. Loving son of Eleanor Wilson (Ingleson) and the late James Wilson. Beloved father of Chris (Kim), Catherine (Peter), and Andrew (Amanda). Cherished grandfather to Aidan, Kendra and Mackenzie, Step-Grandfather to Rebecca, Daniel and Chloe.
Big brother to Peggy (Tom), Walter, Joe, Frank (Charlene) and Alice (Stefan). Brother-in-law to Melinda (Rob), Michele (Paul), Harry (Marcia) and Angela. Son-in-law of Johanna and the late Harry Vanderveen. Willie will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Willie worked hard, always providing for his family. His working years were varied from owning a pallet company, working for lumber companies and transport truck driving. Willie became a truck driver trainer in 2005 and this was his most loved position.
Willie liked sharing his knowledge and experiences with his children and grandchildren, teaching them all about the things he loved. Willie was creative, inventive, and his wife’s personal “MacGyver”. Willie was passionate about the things he did and the people in his life. Willie enjoyed biking, baseball, playing poker, camping, archery and swimming, he would try new things and was never afraid to think outside the box. A proud accomplishment was his caravan decked out with solar power, for electricity wherever you needed it!
Willie would help anyone at anytime for any reason. He was compassionate, caring and a true gentleman.
We would like to express our heartfelt thank you to Dr. Zibdawi, Dr. Baguio and the healthcare team at Stronach Regional Center and St. Elizabeth Bradford caregiving team.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stronach Cancer / Southlake Foundation.
A private family Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 29th at 1 p.m. Arrangements and funeral livestream details are entrusted with Roadhouse and Rose funeral home, Newmarket.
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