Obituary of William Robert Wilson

WILLIAM ROBERT WILSON 1916-2006 Born in Toronto on August 15, 1916 to Elizabeth Caldwell and William S. Wilson, Bill died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 30, 2006. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Margaret, and his three children, David (Shelagh Higgins), Ken and Ann (Rob Prichard). He was adored by his nine grandchildren Amy, Katie and Hilary Wilson, Alex, Erika and Ian Wilson and Wilson, Kenny and Jay Prichard. Bill grew up in Toronto and lived there for most of his life. He attended Victoria University at the University of Toronto, where he met his wife and life companion Margaret Lavery. Upon graduation in 1941, he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force where he became Squadron Leader and was awarded the Air Force Cross for distinguished service. After the war he joined the T. Eaton Company where he had a long and successful career spanning 36 years. Upon mandatory retirement at the age of 65, he continued to work as a consultant for Eaton�s for an additional ten years. Always an energetic and generous contributor to many community activities too numerous to list, he was particularly involved over many years as a director of Anglican Houses (now LOFT Community Services). His most passionate pursuit was his family and his many close friends, a number of whom felt that the affectionate nickname "Saint Bill� suited him remarkably well. The family thanks the staff at St. Mike�s for the superb treatment Bill received while in their care. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of EglintonAvenue East), from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, April 2nd. A private family service will take place on Monday, April 3rd, following which family and friends are invited to celebrate Bill�s life at a reception from 4-6 p.m. at the Rosedale Golf Club, 1901 Mount Pleasant Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LOFT Community Services, Sick Children�s Hospital Foundation or St. Michael�s Hospital Foundation