Robert John Wilson
05-Jul-1934 - 09-Apr-2025
In Loving Memory
Robert John Wilson
1934 – 2025
Promoted to Glory on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Loving husband to Dianne (nee: Fairfull). Cherished father to Paula (James) McGregor, Laurie-Anne (Tom) Vaisanen, Brent Wilson, and Blair (Jessica) Wilson. Predeceased by son, Cameron.
Beloved Grandad to Ryan (Kim) McGregor, Brandon (Amanda) McGregor, Markus (Suzanne) Vaisanen, Nathan (Anna) Vaisanen, Blake (Eryn) Vaisanen, Robert (Chelsea) Vaisanen, Kendra (Liam) Salmon, Caleb (Elisha) Wilson, Joshua Wilson, Seth Wilson, Danielle Wilson, and Abigail Wilson. Great-Grandad to Madison, Marissa, Mitchel, Jacob, and Ainsleigh McGregor; Josiah, Emily, Naomi, Clayton, Hudson, Oakley, Lennox, Poppy, Levi, Walker, Adelynn, and Daniel Vaisanen; Landon Salmon and Adelaide Wilson.
Dear brother to Marion (Robert) Hewines. Predeceased by his siblings Audrey Andrews and Wallace Wilson.
Robert will be lovingly remembered by Tanya Wilson, many nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
Robert (Bob) Wilson was born in Toronto, the first child of Robert and Verna Wilson. From a young age, he devoted his life to serving his Lord and Saviour. Growing up, he attended the Salvation Army, learning the trombone and playing in the band.
Bob married the love of his life, Dianne, in 1957. Early in their married life, they started attending a Baptist Church, where they raised their family. Over the years, he used his gift of music to minister in many churches.
Bob was a devoted family man who loved Dianne, his wife of 67 years, and their five children, whom he worked hard to provide for. Bob started his career as a Butcher, and then shortly after marrying Dianne, he became a Toronto Firefighter, serving the city for thirty years.
Bob loved his brass band music, baseball, and reminiscing about his firefighting career. But above all, he loved and dedicated himself to his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
We can rest assured that our Dad is now safe with God and has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at Westney Heights Baptist Church on Thursday, April 17th, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior—a luncheon reception to follow the service.
If you are unable to attend, please join the family on Thursday April 17 at 11 AM as the service will be live-streamed from Westney Heights Baptist Church. Please click the following:
Private family interment will take place at Highland Memorial Gardens, Toronto.
Funeral Details
Visitation: Westney Heights Baptist Church, 17-Apr-2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Funeral Service: Westney Heights Baptist Church, 17-Apr-2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reception: Westney Heights Baptist Church, 17-Apr-2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
