Obituary of J. Gordon Willson

Willson, John Gordon, a resident of Chatham and formerly R.R. #1, Blenheim. J. Gordon Willson died Wednesday January 6, 2010 at Riverview Gardens, Chatham at the age of 84. Born in Erieau, Ontario son of the late James Gordon & Mary Evelyn (Wigle) Willson. Mr. Willson farmed in Raleigh Township and retired from Daymonds in 1990. Beloved husband of Elva “Jean” (Ball) Willson. Dear father of Jim & Donna Willson, R.R. #1, Blenheim and John Willson & Linda Anderson, Eden, Ontario. Grandfather of Dane & Kale Willson; John David & Abby Willson and Shannon & Rob Hould. Great Grandfather of Hailey, Sarah, Dustin & Noah. Brother of Evelyn Smith, Cass City, Michigan; Marie Brock, Tilbury; and the late Maurice, Arthur; Harold; Dorothy Rose; Maxwell; Roxanna McQuarrie; Maxine Jacques; Fred & Donald. Brother-in-law of June Willson, Chatham. Friends will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Sunday January 10, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Eric Skillings officiating. Interment Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations in memory of Gordon to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, The Diabetes Association or St. Lukes United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham (519)351-2040