WILSON, Ernest Thomas - Our wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on September 29, 2019, in his 88th year.
Born in Toronto, Ontario on February 5, 1931.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen Anne in 2007.
Ernie leaves behind his children Michael (Debbie), Anne (Doug), Peter and Paul (Karen); Grandchildren Tyler, Kate (Benn), Blair (Brittany), Josh, Andra (Colin), Ryan and great-granddaughter Holly.
As well as special friend Joan Johnston and her family.
He was loved dearly by many relatives, friends and neighbours and will be sorely missed.
Ernie was born and raised in Toronto, worked his entire career at IBM and was a life long Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
A special thank you to nurses and doctors at Sunnybrook's Pallative Care Unit for the marvelous care you’ve brought to Ernie in his final months. You made all the difference to him and our family.
Family and friends are welcomed to join in at a visitation on Thursday, October 3rd from 2:00pm-4:00pm & 6:00pm-9:00pm at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, Markham, ON.
The Funeral will take place on Friday October 4th at 10:30am at St. Justin Martyr Church, 3898 Highway No. 7 East, Unionville. Private burial to follow. Celebration of Ernie's life to continue at Angus Glen Golf Club at 12:30pm
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Ernie Wilson be directed to "The Palliative Care Unit," in care of The Sunnybrook Foundation, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5.
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