BARTLETT, Willie - And so the adventure ends, Willie Bartlett, a.k.a. Snidley Wiplash has gone to be reunited with his loving wife, Ada.
Willie’s journey began on February 28th, 1921 in Newcastle, England.
After arriving early into this world a priest was immediately summoned and his parents were told this baby was not going to make it through the night... In true Willie fashion he chose a different day to leave this world, August 9, 2020, 99 years later.
Willie’s family immigrated to Toronto when he was a young boy.
When he became of age and fought overseas, Willie was a proud member of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. At the end of the war he returned home with an honorable discharge that stated he was “a small wiry man with above average intelligence”.
After being stood up by his date, Willie went roller skating at the Mutual Street Arena where he met his true love Ada Ford.
Six weeks later they were married.on September 18, 1945 and shared 71 happy years together. By 1958 Willie and Ada were the parents of 5 children, Dannie, Bev, Karl, Robin & Terri.
Everyone who met him will remember Willie’s fondness for laughter, silly jokes and a good prank. This attribute will not end with his passing but will live on in his children (5), grandchildren (15) and great grandchildren (22).
“Come on let’s all go” was one of Willie’s favorite sayings. But alas, he will begin this adventure alone until he meets up with Ada, who will fix his collar and welcome him with open arms asking “what took you so long?”
Take care Dad until we meet again, you were our sunshine.
There will be a Graveside Service on Saturday August 22, 2020.
Donations to the Charity of your choice in Willies name.
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