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.
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Tanya Broom
Chris Broom
Grandpa was very dear to me and I will cherish all of the memories we shared. My heart aches for everyone who was touched by this gentle man. He was special. Love you grandpa and I will miss you. Xoxox ???????
Karmen and Gary Broom
You and your family are in our thoughts as you grieve this loss. All out love.
Carolyn Roberts
Eric, Wendy and Marilyn
A wonderful family man and lifelong neighbour. A very special man who always took the time to welcome me home from my travels to catch up on the latest news and my involvement in military life. A generation gone. I will always look back and remember your Dad with very fond memories. Resting safely in God's hands.
Ginger Beniston
I have very fond memories of Uncle Eric. I always looked forward to Uncle Eric and Aunty Irene visiting us in Toronto, was always a good laugh. My favourite memory is when he took us to the cottage, he never stopped smiling.
Sending love and condolences to the family.
The world has lost a very gentle man but, heaven’s gain ?. Xx oo
Darlene (Grant) Jordan
Sincere sympathy to the Wilson family. Uncle Eric was a very unique man and will be dearly missed . Darlene and Bill
Sheri and Doug Waters
So sorry for your loss Marilyn, holding you and your family in our hearts and prayers, you have our sincere sympathies.
Diane Cote
I will always have fond memories of times spent with Uncle Eric and Aunt Irene. One of my favourites is when I was a child and we finished treat-or-treating in Ottawa, my brother Mark and cousin Erin and I would sit on the floor in their living room and sort through our treats. Uncle Eric was a very gentle and kind person, and he and Aunt Irene always seemed to enjoy our company and we always enjoyed theirs. My sincere condolences to all of Uncle Eric's closest family. I know you will all miss him dearly.
Jason Castonguay
I have fond memories of summer weekends spent at Uncle Eric and Aunt Irene’s cottage. He’d drive the boat for hours giving the kids boogey board rides, and I remember how impressed I was at his water skiing skills and the fact he could do it on a single ski.
He was always a kind, caring man. My condolences to everyone close to him; he will be missed.
Kim Caicco
I have so many fond memories of Mr Wilson. He always welcomed me with open arms (such great hugs) into his home and I felt loved despite not being a blood relative. His love of family was obvious to all and even in his earlier stages of Alzheimers he worried until 'all the children' were home at night. He had a wonderful sense of humour and we would lovingly tease each other. I especially enjoyed teasing him that he had real competition for those cookies with me around...oh, how he loved his sweets. I was blessed to have known this wonderful, kind man and will miss him.
Eric, Wendy, Marilyn and your beautiful families, may your own memories carry you through and bring joy and smiles, whenever you think of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Mr Wilson was a gentle man and gentleman.
Granddad, it's only been a few days since you have passed and I already miss you so much. I hope you know how much I love you. You mean the world to me and I will forever love you and miss you. You will forever be in my ❤.
I love you forever and for always.