Obituary of Fred Wilson
A resident of Chatham, Fred Wilson passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Copper Terrace Nursing Home at the age of 75.
Fred is the son of the late Herman & Violet (nee Black) Wilson.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Wilson (nee O'Rafferty) (2012).
Dear father of Jim and wife Bobby Joe Wilson, & Diane Wilson, all of Chatham.
Dear grandfather of 4.
Dear brother of Violet (Lee) Holmes, Marilyn (Mike Lipczynski) Moore, the late Helen Wilson & the late Kathy Verkaik.
Brother-in-law of Lillian Armstrong of Blenheim, John (Sue) O'Rafferty of Peterborough and the late Terry O'Rafferty.
Fred will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews.
Friends to be received at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 12:00 p.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Cremation to follow.
Donations in memory of Fred may be made to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street,
Chatham, Ontario
519 351 2040
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