RAYMOND "DOUG" WILSON
RAYMOND "DOUG" WILSON
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Age 68, a lifelong resident of Emsworth, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2013. A proud Vietnam veteran
having served in the U.S. Air Force, he was an avid amateur ham radio operator licensed under the call letters WA3ZNP. Doug was active in the Sacred Heart Church Parish, Emsworth and enjoyed organizing many social activities especially the St. Patrick's Day dance. He had a passion for community service volunteering his time with the Emsworth Vol. Fire Co. and serving on the Avonworth Community Park board among other organizations. As an original "techie", he loved refurbishing jukeboxes, building computers and tinkering with all things electronic. During his life, he defied many odds and was able to overcome several health obstacles. The son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Randolph) Wilson; he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Shulek) Wilson. He is survived by daughters, Denise O'Connor (Robert) and Melissa Owens (Jason); a brother, William "Bill" Wilson (late Judy); five grandchildren, Andrew, Gavin, Anna, Will and Ajay; and several nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the McDONALD - LINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 529 California Ave., Avalon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at Noon in Sacred Heart Church, Emsworth. As Doug was an animal lover, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pgh., 15206.
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December 13, 2013
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Bethany Black
December 11, 2013
To the family of Mr. Doug,
Hello, my name is Bethany Black. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Doug in the last few months of his life as I was assigned to be his hospice visitor volunteer. I have very fond memories of Mr. Doug as he always made laugh very much. The last time I saw him was on Sunday December 8th. On that day, he spoke much of his beloved wife. He shared with me how wonderful she was and how much he loved her. When I heard the news that he had passed, a part of me rejoiced in the knowing that he was now once again reunited with her. I personally feel that him sharing with me his feelings for his wife so shortly before he died, was telling of that he was ready to join her in their eternal home. My deepest sympathies go out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Doug will always have a special place in my heart. The time I was afforded with him was a blessing. May God bless all of you.
Paul Quolke
December 11, 2013
To Denise, Melissa and all of the Wilson Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Wilson. We had very fond memories of him from all of the Orchard Ave celebrations. He will be missed but will always be remembered.
Love,
Hope and Paul Quolke
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