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Wilma was born on November 30, 1937, to Joseph and Bernice (McCoy) Leask in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. On September 3, 1954, she married John V. Cairns at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church.
Wilma was a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Sugar Island Historical Society. She was a Eucharistic Minister at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sugar Island and was the former Treasurer of Sugar Island Township. Wilma enjoyed playing Cribbage and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, puzzles, and going to the casino to play the slots.
Wilma is survived by her children: Daniel (Kathy) Cairns and Christopher Cairns both of Sugar Island, MI; and Timothy Cairns, Jeffrey (Kim) Cairns, and Tina Fox all of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; 8 grandchildren: Shelby Fox, Dylan Fox, Derek Cairns, Jayson (Kaylynn) Cairns, Justin Cairns, Jenna (RJ) Vandermate, Keane Cairns, and Stephanie Rogers; 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving Wilma is her sister: Gayle (Darrell) Belleau of Sugar Island, MI; two sisters-in-law: Donna (Leo) Leask and Donna (Gordon) Leask; a brother-in-law: Elmo (Carol) Smith; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, John; three brothers: Ted, Leo "Tuff", and Gordon Leask; her four sisters: Lorraine Rutledge, Joyce McCoy, Carol Smith, and Linda Leask; and a son-in-law: Mike Fox.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home from 4-7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens.
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