Karl WILSON Obituary
In his 85th year, passed peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Civic Hospital. Loving and devoted husband to Dorothy (nee Crosier), father to Brenda, Steven (Helen) and Peter, grandfather to Taylor, Michael and Amanda, great-grandfather to Amelia, Poppa Karl to André and Emilie. Predeceased by mother Evelyn (nee Craig), father Gordon and sister Kathleen Reilly. After a long and courageous battle against so much, finally at peace. Funeral to be held December 15, 2016 at 1 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Road (corner Churchill). In lieu of flowers, donations to All Saints Anglican Church, Westboro.
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MARINA NEGRO
December 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Cosimo and Marina Negro
Shirley Meldrum - Delaney
December 17, 2016
Dorothy ,
We are so sorry to hear of your Karl's passing . Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time . It's been many years but remembering the Bush Gamble days & Preston Bowling Lanes .
Velma & Maynard Meldrum
Angela and Ashley Prins
December 15, 2016
Dear Steve and Helen, Ashley and I read Helen's post about your father passing away on Saturday in Ottawa. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of grieving. from your video post I now know elephant's show signs of grieving for extended periods of time. Sincerely, Ashley and Angela
December 15, 2016
Dear Family, Our hearts are broken for all who loved and knew our Uncle. Such a wonderful man a rock for his family and a man with disarming smile. Quick with a joke but always gentle and caring. Our hearts sad but the memories we have are forever. Love to you all. Wendy Janice and Melissa and families.
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Shelley Poirier
December 15, 2016
Peter,
My condolences on the loss of your father.
Rosmarie Buxbaum
December 15, 2016
Peter, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that you will miss your dad a lot. Take care.
Diane Quesnel
December 15, 2016
Peter, You and your family are in my thoughts at this time. I never had the privilege of meeting your father, but have always enjoyed your stories about him. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Andrea Berthelet
December 15, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Wilson family. Karl will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
December 15, 2016
Dorothy and family
We were saddened to hear that Karl had passed. While we are unable to attend Karl's funeral, we want you to know that you are very much in our thoughts.
We will always have fond memories of Karl. His positive outlook on life is an inspiration to us all.
God bless
Bruce and Suzanne Hubbard
Suzanne Labonte
December 15, 2016
My deepest sympathies. Karl was such a special man in so many ways. I feel blessed to have met him. Sending you comfort at this time.
Bob Grace
December 14, 2016
Dorothy, Brenda, Steve and Peter,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Karl was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure to have known him.
Bob and Leslie Grace
Gregory Lunz
December 14, 2016
Steve. I am saddened to hear of Karl's passing. He was a true gentleman.
Angeline Wilcox
December 14, 2016
Brenda, with deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Don and Donna Irwin
December 14, 2016
Sorry to hear about Karl. Don and I enjoyed our times curling with him. He was a lovely man. Donna Irwin
Joanne Charlebois
December 14, 2016
Peter, my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. I know he was a special person to so many. I know your many memories of joyful times together will sustain you through this difficult time.
December 14, 2016
Peter and family,so very sorry to hear this sad news. Your dad was a fine man, and will be sorely missed.
Leacy O'Brien
Danette Olsheskie
December 13, 2016
My sympathy to Karl's family. I have fond memories of Karl, The Skip, The Curler, many years and so much fun, he was a joy to play with and a joy to have known. Peter my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and know that your Dad was a "special guy" at the Navy Club.
A long time curling friend,
Danette
Marnie Scott
December 13, 2016
Steve, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Karl was an amazing man, exceptionally kind and thoughtful and always so gracious when I saw him. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 13, 2016
Lots of love sent from us here in Uxbridge....Rik, myself and Kayla send all of our love to Dorothy and the rest of the family. Rik remembers his Godfather fondly by saying that he had the best smile, sense of humour and was a pleasure to be around! xoxo
December 13, 2016
Our sympathy to Dorothy and the family.We have known you for just a short while, but will miss Karl's wit and good humour.
Mark & Fay DuBroy
Kevin Keohane
December 13, 2016
Dear Dorothy, Steve, Brenda and Peter,
I'm sure I speak for so many of us who worked alongside Karl for many years that he was as fine a man as you could ever hope to meet. He treated everyone with respect and was always positive and fun to be around. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time but I know you have so many wonderful memories to draw upon in the days, months and years ahead. Take care.
Kevin Keohane
Terry & June Luneburg
December 12, 2016
Dorothy, Brenda, Steven and Peter
We are so very sad for you all at this time. The friendship our families have shared over the years is one we will forever treasure. We always knew if we were feeling down that a little chat with Karl and Dorothy would bring a smile to our faces and a warm spot to our hearts. No matter what life tossed in his direction, Karl never lost his sense of humour, it was a trait we admired deeply. Our many special times together will be a lasting memory of the kind, warm, loving man we were so lucky to call our friend.
Terry and June Luneburg
Susan and Gordon Lundy
December 12, 2016
Sorry to hear of Karl's passing. He was such a fine person. Our deepest sympathy to Dorothy and family. RIP Karl.
Albert Pisani
December 12, 2016
My condolences to Karl's family. Karl was one of my first supervisors as a paperboy, and also one of the first people to train me as a district supervisor years later. Always a pleasure to have worked with a man that could make you smile, even when things were not going well. A class act! RIP Karl.
Sylvia Berthelet
December 12, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Wilson family and to all who knew Karl.
Mel & Eva Janveau
December 12, 2016
Karl we will miss you our dear friend and your kind gentle spirit. Mel and I will cherish all the good times and special celebrations we shared. It was an honour to know you. We will miss those lengthy and humourous discussions on life experiences.To our dear Dorothy and family to who Karl loved immensely and was so proud of our deepest sympathy and condolences. Karl was one of a kind. Love Eva & Mel
Edna Bernard
December 12, 2016
Sorry about you loss Dorothy
Dave and Alison Hopper
December 12, 2016
Karl had a wonderful summer this yr on Clayton Lake. We enjoyed his joy for life and the lovely chats as we passed by to fish or kayak. Keep him close to your hearts and keep his memories alive. Bless his family though this time in their lives.
December 12, 2016
Dorothy -- so sorry to read about Karl's passing -- such a sad time for you and your family. We know he was much loved by June and Terry, and many other friends. It must be comforting to know that he is at last at peace. Our sincere sympathy. John & Betty Willoughby
Neil MacDowall
December 12, 2016
Dorothy, Peter and all the Wilson family.
Please accept my condolences. Karl was a fine fellow.
Neil
Reta Risto
December 12, 2016
Karl and I spent many hours as children playing when we lived together on Percy St. I will always remember the fun we shared but we lost touch as the years went by, but my heart goes out to his family I know you will have many loving memories of the time you shared as a family. Please know that your are in my prayers at this time.
December 12, 2016
Peter, I am so sorry to learn of Karl's passing. He was such a gentleman. His legacy lives on through the Karl Wilson Trophy at Polaris. Sincerely, Cavell Townley
Sue Cox
December 12, 2016
Dorothy, Brenda, Steven (Helen) Peter and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Together, Karl and Dorothy raised a beautiful loving family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thanks for the memories Karl!
Glen Elmy
December 12, 2016
To Dorothy and all the family,
We were so deeply saddened to hear of Carl's passing. He will be remembered fondly as a co-worker during our Citizen days and our long time neighbour at Clayton Lakelands. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Glen and Maureen
Emilie Janveau
December 12, 2016
Mama Dot, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Poppa Karl will be truly missed. Emilie
December 12, 2016
Sorry to hear about your husbands death Dorothy. This is a sad time for you and your family. Bev Jackson
Patricia Wood
December 12, 2016
Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
December 12, 2016
Dorothy & family
We were so sorry to hear of Karl's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
John & Debbie Scott
Mom & Dad "Trip The Light Fantastic"
Steven Wilson
December 12, 2016
My Dad, a special gentle man, he navigated through this life with Love in his Heart, compassion by his side and humor always at the ready. It was very easy being his son, and if we think the chivalry is a bygone trait you have yet to meet my Father. We will all miss his huge presence in our lives greatly. We and have all been very fortunate to have had such a gentle soul for almost 85 years. I Love Dad xo
JoAnne Woodworth
December 12, 2016
Karl was an exceptional man who exuded warmth and kindness. His love for his family & friends was fierce. He laughed readily and heartily. Thank you for opening your heart and home to others. Godspeed. Rest well.
Holly Homan
December 12, 2016
My deepest sympathy for your great loss. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Holly
Helen Arnone Souter
December 12, 2016
I met you 40 years ago. Seemed like only yesterday when you were giving my high school sweetheart Steven the riot act for being alone with me. Our paths went separate ways but by some miracle Steven & I found each other again. You embraced me with love and respect and I will always treasure those memories and am honoured to call you dad.
December 12, 2016
Dear Dorothy, Brenda, Steven and Peter and families-
Words cannot express the sadness we feel in the passing of a beloved friend to us and so many others. He was a wonderful man with a loving and
positive outlook, in spite of how he really was. Cherish all your precious memories. God has received another Angel into his kingdom.
Love,
Ron and Dora and family.
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