William Gabriel Wheeler

March 26, 1939 - March 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Gabriel Wheeler,
surrounded by his loving family, at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of Mildred Wheeler (nee McPhail) for 60 years.
Dear father of Jeffrey Wheeler (Heather) of Martintown, Tammy Wheeler of Cornwall,
and Shannon Laplante (Ian) of Williamstown.
Cherished grandfather of Ramsey (Melanie) Wheeler, Robyn Wheeler, Grace Laplante, and Olivia Laplante,
and great-grandfather of Sutton Wheeler.
He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents William and Justena Wheeler (nee McDonald)
and by brothers Leonard (late Rosemary), Donald (Mary Frances Wheeler of Burke, New York),
Lorne (Inez Wheeler of Long Sault), and Vincent (Helene Wheeler of Cornwall).

The family would like to thank all of the staff, RNs, RPNs, and PSWs of the 6th floor at
Cornwall Community Hospital for their tremendous care and support during William’s time in the hospital.

William's passion was his farm. He was employed with Domtar for 40 years.

William will be resting at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall,
on Monday, March 10, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.,
and on Tuesday, March 11, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew’s Church at 11:00 a.m.
Spring interment will be held in the church cemetery.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to
Cornwall Hospice
or the Alzheimer’s Society.

Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Cornwall, Ontario.

Online condolences may be shared at
Wilson Funeral Home.