Obituary of Donald Wilson

Don peacefully passed away at home on Friday, February 27 in his 96th year surrounded by his loving wife Elsie of 71 years and his sons Donald Carl (Lee) and Joseph Brett (late Helene).

Proud Pa/Grumpa to Heather Wilson (Jake), Alanna Wilson (Adam) and Connor Wilson. Cherished Great Grandfather to Damon James Turl.

A special thank you to Patricia Wilson for her loving assistance and care.

Don is predeceased by his parents George Washington Wilson and Laureen Ethel May Wilson, his twin brother Ron Wilson and his sisters Marilyn Whiteside and Leona.

Don started work at a young age with a paper route in Toronto and didn’t stop till the year before his passing. His many and varied business ventures included but are not limited to, welding, scrap metal, sales, structural steel installation and estimating, a model airplane company (Easy Built Models) and in his later years, a Bass and Balsa Wood Supply Company.

Don had several interests outside of work. He was an avid golfer and in the winter had a passion for curling. Later in life after he visited the Herschell Carousel Museum, he began carving wooden carousel horses. He completed several projects including 2 large horses that were made into rocking horses that his grandchildren rode frequently.

Don will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, his family and friends. He has left behind a lasting legacy and a significant mark on this world.

At Don’s request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum or to Diabetes Canada.

Notes of sympathy and condolence may be left at www.donaldvbrown.ca.