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JOHN WILSON Obituary
Suzanne Englert and her husband Chris of West Roxbury. A cherished "Pop" to Jack, Ali and Brian Wilson, Matthew, Devin, Rory and Declan
McCarthy, Shawn, Eddie and Brendan Butler, Lindsay and Erin Englert. Predeceased by his parents, George H. & Mary A. Wilson & sister, Jayne Marshall & brother, George Wilson. Funeral Mass will celebrated
in St. Patrick's Church, 511 Main St., Falmouth, on Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment to follow at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Retired after 35 years from New England Telephone, Jack was a proud Navy veteran of the Korean War & Life Member of VFW Post #10132 Hobe Sound, FL & a graduate of Boston College. He was active in Brookline Recreation & Youth Hockey for many years and was the former Mayor of Washburn Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's memory to The American Cancer Society.
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for JOHN WILSON
John Hanson
January 16, 2015
To the entire Wilson family, so sorry for your lose.May the memory of Jacks constant smile and infectious laugh help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
O'Briens
January 13, 2015
Our Condolences to the Wilson Family on your Loss of your Dad and Husband. Jack was one of the greatest. May he rest in Peace. Love the O'Brien Family Atwill Road West Roxbury.
chris perry
January 10, 2015
A lot can be learned about a man from how he treats children. Mr. Wilson was a favorite of the neighborhood kids at the Cape in the early 70's and beyond stretching down to later generations of children he befriended in their youth. When you were at the Wilson home you felt like you were in your own home and that you were one of the gang. You were. It was there that my Brothers and I learned to love pepperichininis. I heard Mr. Wilson ask more than once, when I was knee high to a grasshopper, “who ate all my pepperichininis” knowing full well it was his son Jack and, most likely, some of the Perry boys as well. Jack always took the “hit” for us. I honestly can say, to this day, that I never eat a pepperichinini without thinking of Mr. Wilson. We were, as a family, actually heart broken when it came time to sell our 25 foot Bertram because we, as a family, grew up on that boat. That boat never failed us once. We were all relieved when it was sold to Mr. Wilson because he was a kindred spirit who would come to love that boat, with his family, as much as we did. Mr. Wilson always knew boats; we loved looking at all of them from the Grady White to the 233 Formula Sport Model to the Bertram. We are all glad he had a “Sudden Impulse” because we never stop admiring his 25 Bertram. It is said that the “Sun never sets on the Bertram Empire”. It does not. Likewise, the Sun never sets on Eel Ponders either. They don't pass away they just go to their next Port. Something tells me Mr. Wilson likes new Port just fine. Mr Wilson – may the Sun always be on your shoulders and may the wind always be at your back. God bless you.
Chris Perry
January 10, 2015
A lot can be learned about a man from how he treats children. Mr. Wilson was a favorite of the neighborhood kids at the Cape in the early 70's and beyond stretching down to later generations of children he befriended in their youth. When you were at the Wilson home you felt like you were in your own home and that you were one of the gang. You were. It was there that my Brothers and I learned to love pepperichininis. I heard Mr. Wilson ask more than once, when I was knee high to a grasshopper, “who ate all my pepperichininis” knowing full well it was his son Jack and, most likely, some of the Perry boys as well. Jack always took the “hit” for us. I honestly can say, to this day, that I never eat a pepperichinini without thinking of Mr. Wilson. We were, as a family, actually heart broken when it came time to sell our 25 foot Bertram because we, as a family, grew up on that boat. That boat never failed us once. We were all relieved when it was sold to Mr. Wilson because he was a kindred spirit who would come to love that boat, with his family, as much as we did. Mr. Wilson always knew boats; we loved looking at all of them from the Grady White to the 233 Formula Sport Model to the Bertram. We are all glad he had a “Sudden Impulse” because we never stop admiring his 25 Bertram. It is said that the “Sun never sets on the Bertram Empire”. It does not. Likewise, the Sun never sets on Eel Ponders either. They don't pass away they just go to their next Port. Something tells me Mr. Wilson likes his new Port just fine. Mr. Wilson: may the Sun always be on your shoulders and may the wind always be at your back. God bless you.
Chris Perry
Jack and a good Buddy Bob
January 9, 2015
Jack enjoying Bocci Tournment
January 9, 2015
Jack and Son In Law, John
January 9, 2015
Paul Crawford
January 9, 2015
I'd like to share a few pictures that I have of Jack enjoying his family and friends. He looked good with the mullet wig
January 9, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the Wilson Family. Jack was a great guy. We will miss his smile and laughter.
Sincerely
Joe and Lynne Kinch
Naples, FL and Falmouth
dennis mcmorrow
January 8, 2015
admiral, i wish you godspeed. to the wilson family, my deepest condolences
Jerry Quinn
January 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Wilson family at this time. What a great guy and Bantam coach Jack was! The young men of Brookline had a terrific role model.
January 8, 2015
Jack was one of the best a good neighbor and great friend. We will miss you Jack.
Paul & Linda Crawford
Bob McCusker
January 8, 2015
Dear Chris, my condolences to you and your family.
Bob McCusker
Vicki McCracken
January 8, 2015
May he rest in peace. So sorry for your loss. My grandmother Evelyn Louise Wilson-Hetsko was there at heaven's gate to greet him.
Jim Wilson
January 8, 2015
Farewell, "Mayor", you will be missed
brian perry
January 8, 2015
Mr. Wilson remains a permanent fixture of Seacoast. In the 1970s the Wilson house introduced the Perry brothers to pepporicini and a striped bass. Mr. Wilson always respected anyone he met. His big smile and real laugh made a day better. His relationship with the Perry kids was typical....he always made us feel welcome, he cared and if we stepped out of line it didn't go too far. It was in the cold of a Cape spring he would walk over and help if a boat needed lifting, a car needed a push start, a tool could be lended that made him a true friend. Seacoast has lost the last of the true bucks from the '70's. It's up to the next generations to care for each other as much as he did. It's the cold March rainy day that a boat needed a tow and he was there...and not just a hand on a warm July 4th. God bless Mr. Wilson. The Perry's will miss him dearly.
Gary Fay
January 8, 2015
Wilson Family: My sincere condolences on the passing of Jack. Many good memories as my Bantam Coach in Brookline Youth Hockey.
Tammy Wilson
January 8, 2015
You will be missed by so many people. Memories of the Cape and fishing-catching my first blue fish with you. You were the father I never had. Rest in peace Pop. Love you always.
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