Murray Gordon WILSON

1928 - 2022

Passed away peacefully at the Milton District Hospital in his 94th year. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Wilson. A proud father to Joanne (Joe Da Rocha) and Andrew 'Drew' Wilson (Amy). An adored grandfather to Jacqueline, Anthony, Katie, and Ryan. Murray will be missed by his extended family Lorna Wilson, Janet and Al Argent and their families. Predeceased by his brothers Bruce and Ormie (Ruby) Wilson. Murray grew up on the family farm in Bolton and began his career in the car business after graduating from school. He started in the Parts Department, moved on to car sales and eventually became the General Sales Manager at Grant Brown Motors in Weston. He married Carol in 1962 and they raised their family in Woodbridge. In 1976 he opened the Murray Wilson Pontiac Buick Cadillac dealership in Milton fulfilling his lifelong dream. The family moved to Campbellville where Carol and Murray enjoyed many happy years. In 2016 they moved to Drury Park in Milton. Murray participated actively in the Milton community. His volunteer work with the Milton District Hospital included serving on the Foundation as the President. St. Paul's United Church was always a very important part of Murray's life. It was here that he and Carol made many lasting friendships while serving the church. He was a past Master of the True Blue Lodge in Bolton and a member of the Rameses Shriners Club in Credit Valley. Murray and Carol enjoyed many travels throughout the world together and with friends including Australia and Europe. For 27 years they spent their winters at Fairway Village in Largo Florida and every summer they drove to Maine for lobster at the Seawall. Family and Friends are invited to the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home, 114 Main Street East, Milton (905) 878-4452 on Friday April 8, 2022, from 10- 11a.m. with a funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. An interment will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. In memory of Murray, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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