John W. Wilcox

1944 - 2024

BORN

1944

DIED

2024

John Wilcox Obituary

John passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at Victoria Hospice after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. John was born in Chatham Ontario, grew up in Ridgetown Ontario and came to BC during his military service. He served in the Queen's Own Rifle Company and later in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and was on two peacekeeping tours in Cyprus. After completion of his military service, he worked as a bus driver at BC Transit until his retirement. John was predeceased by his parents Dora and William Wilcox, his sisters Cathy and Connie as well as his brother Bill. John is survived by his wife Loree, daughter Stacey (Jeff) Bendall, son Andrew, grandsons Logan and Greyson Bendall, his brother Rick (Joan) Wilcox and sister Laurie (Carm) Wilcox as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
No service by request and flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Victoria Hospice Society.

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Published by The Times Colonist from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for John Wilcox

5 Entries

Deb Nykolaishyn

February 29, 2024

Loree, I´m so sorry to read of Johns´ passing. My heart and thoughts are with you and family.
Deb (Green) Nykolaishyn

Herb kenny

January 26, 2024

Condolence to family from all members of the Edmonton Branch of the PPCLI Association. Once a Patricia Always A Patricia. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him. May he Rest in Peace VP.

RHQ

January 26, 2024

On behalf of all ranks of Princess Patricia´s Canadian Light Infantry Regimental Headquarters, please accept our condolences on the recent passing of John Wilcox, a proud member of our Regiment. His name will be added to our Last Post so his Regiment and friends whom he served with will remember his spirit and history.

Regimental Major
Maj Steven S.A. Zivkow, CD

Regimental Warrant Officer
WO Gregory G. Davis, CD

Wayne Marr

January 24, 2024

I grew up in Ridgetown, John and I went to school together, hung out on the weekends, join the militia together and in 1965 we joined the Queens Own Rifles together. He was a close friend and confidant. We lost track of each other as our careers took separate paths. I'm sad to hear of his passing. I encourage any of his family to reach out to me if you wish to do so.

Joe and Sandy Rozon

January 22, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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