Peacefully at St. Patrick’s Home, in Ottawa on Monday, November 23, 2020; at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Irene” Duncan.
Loving father of Eric (Suzanne), late Reginald, late John “Jackie”, Wendy and Marilyn (Jim). Cherished grandfather of late Christopher, Tanya (Chris), Ian, Eric, Amanda “Mandy”, late Fredrick, Andrew and Andrea (Jon).
Caring great-grandfather of Damien, Henrik and Matthias. Predeceased by his siblings Vernal (late Evelyn), Beulah (late Reginald), James (late Shirley), Robert (Joan), William (late Nancy) and Amy (late Harry). Eric will be sadly missed by many nieces’ nephews and friends.
The family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to the staff at St. Patrick’s Home, Carefor and their companions, the Alzheimer’s Society and to many friends and neighbours. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services will be kept private. An interment with Military Honours will take place in the National Military Cemetery, located at Beechwood Cemetery.
For those who wish to make a donation in Eric’s memory may do so towards St. Patrick’s Home or to the Dementia Society of Ottawa.
Digital Guestbook
Carol Ann Thompson
Jim Carreau
For my Parents, Don (diseased) & Flo, Our prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Dad and Eric were best friends.
Rick, Stephen, Mandy Green
Eric and Irene had a large impact on us when we were growing up. Our sincere condolences to the Ilson family.
It has been a honour to have the opportunity ,to spend time and get to know Mr. Wilson over the passed number of years, A gentle man and a Gentleman has so apply described him ,and also his wonderful sense of humour, He always made me feel welcome in his home, I will aways have fond memories, of playing SKIPO ,Hearing him tell of his wonderful adventures on the farm when he was young ,and his many responsibilities and hard work. and this continued in the many years he served in the Air Force and the incredible, responsibilities and sacrifices moving his family to Germany and other duties serving His Country, I saw this very same strong sense responsibility and hard work providing, caring ,loving and protecting his Family , even in Mr Wilson's later years he wanted to makes sure he could provide and protect , and his care and gentlemanly manner, making sure ,a lady neighbour got safely home across the street. I will always think of Mr Wilson whenever I make Oatmeal raisin cookies , one of his favourite treats I will smile ..... Eric, Wendy, Marilyn, and all of your families , It is a honour to call him your Father, and Grandfather & friend. He lived his life with the highest example of respect ,care and love of others .