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John Wilson Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for John Wilson
8 Entries
Andrew Cleland
July 9, 2010
Almost three weeks ago, I attended John's memorial service in Toronto. As I listened to John's daughter, Kophy, read John Masefield's "Sea Fever" I was taken back some sixty years to Scott Island, that tiny speck of land off the east coast of Vancouver Island where John's parents had a summer home. This was where I first got to know ‘cousin John’ (his mother and my father were siblings), although we did not share a lot of activities because he was in his mid-teens and I was some nine or ten years younger. What I remember most from that time was watching John and his brother, Peter, sailing a very small boat far out into Stuart Channel, so far out that they could barely be seen with the naked eye. I have no doubt that this is where John developed his love for the sea and I have to think that now he is sailing again, probably with 'a laughing fellow-rover' or two.
Except for those visits to Scott Island, and again for a brief period in the early 1970s, John's life and mine rarely intersected. Nevertheless, I have some wonderful memories of him and I shall miss him greatly. My deepest sympathy to you, Marian, and to Ian, Kophy and Jessica.
Shirley Chamberlin Dittloff
June 18, 2010
I regret that I did not know John well, although we are of the same generation of Goldie's (our grandmothers were sisters). I grew up in Toronto but moved to the US before John moved back there.
My best memory is of visiting my grandmother in the 1960s when John brought Marion to meet his grandmother and the two other "old girls" for the first time. "They only look forbidding but are really more bark than bite," I told Marion. I guess that relieved her anxiety, because they did get married.
My son, Chris, and I send our deepest regrets. We want you to know that we are thinking of you.
June 18, 2010
John, you were by far the best ralleye navigator I ever had the privilege of driving with. We had a lot of laughs and panic moments and won a lot of awards. I will never forget you.
Remember our chance meeting in Hawaii after so many years.
Happing sailing John.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Marian
June 18, 2010
Dear Marian and Family...may all the warm memories of John comfort you at this difficult time. You are surrounded by people who love both you and John and are there to be of assistance should you need it. You are all in our prayers at this time and going forward...you have been the ultimate caregiver, John deserved no less. With sympathy, Oli and Frank
Ian Cleland
June 13, 2010
Dear Marian,Ian,Kophy with family,
With a very happy memory of a wonderful & vivid Canadian cousin my thoughts are with you in this time of immense loss. Take care all of you & may God be with you in heaven, John.
Barbara (Haggert) Byers
June 12, 2010
Dear Marian: Frank MacTaggart has been keeping me aware of John's condition. We from Point Grey and Magee Schools have been a close group
and will sadly miss another treasured
classmate. John will be well remembered as a very bright, well respected friend. I will be one of many keeping you and your family in my thoughts re your very difficult loss of
a much loved husband and father.
William McReynolds
June 12, 2010
JC - my dear friend, flatmate, classmate, shipmate, fellow techie, "handsome escort", prankster, survivor, singer of rowdy songs, and co-conspirator over 56 years. You will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy goes to your loving and supportive family.
Arthur Chamberlin
June 12, 2010
My deepest sympathy.
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