Murray Wilson (died 2020)
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| Born | 1937 King City, Ontario |
| Died | 2020-06-17 |
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Murray Wilson (died 17 June 2020, aged 82) was a King City-born volunteer and choir singer who was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Murray Wilson was born in King City, Ontario, to Harry and Eva. He was known for his sense of humour and a deep interest in automobiles. A devoted Christian, he was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church in Thunder Bay until 2006. He later joined Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church in Windsor, Keswick Presbyterian Church in Keswick, and Sharon-Hope United Church in Sharon, Ontario.[1]
He was a dedicated volunteer who served with the Boy Scouts of Canada and the Ontario Cancer Society. During his retirement, he spent a decade providing transportation for patients to their medical appointments. Music was a central part of his life, and he sang bass in several ensembles, including the Fort William Male Choir, Lakehead University Chamber Choir, York Regional Police Community Choir, Uxbridge (Handel's) Messiah Singers, and the Bach to Blues Choir.[1]
He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Joan Wilson, as well as his parents Harry and Eva, his sister Donna Reid, and his in-laws Wilfred and Peggy Horton. He was survived by his daughter Jean Wilson and her husband Robert Stirling, his son Mark Wilson and his wife Suzanne Gagne, and his grandchildren Nicole and Mitchell Wilson. He was also a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.[1]
He died on June 17, 2020, at the age of 82. Cremation was handled by Taylor Funeral Home in Newmarket. A memorial service and celebration of life were planned for 2021.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2020-06-27.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 17 June 2020.
- Biographical notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1944-02-01.[3]
- Military rank: Flt.-Lt.
- Index note: Home on leave.
- Biographical notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 1987-09-29.[4]
- Index note: Awarded $2,860 by board.
- Biographical notice in Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 1944-08-15.[5]
- Military rank: Flt.-Lt.
- Index note: Missing.
- Biographical notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1944-08-14.[6]
- Military rank: Flt. Lt.
- Index note: Missing.
- Photo notice in Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 1944-07-15.[7]
- Military rank: Flt.-Lt.
- Index note: On "Ops" Again.
- Photo notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1958-02-01.[8]
- Index note: To be honored.
- Photo notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1958-03-07.[9]
- Index note: Easter Seal campaign.
- Photo notice in Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 1944-08-11.[10]
- Military rank: Flt.-Lt.
- Index note: Missing.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Murray Wilson, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2020-06-27, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 27 June 2020, p. 2(D)
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1 February 1944, p. 3
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 29 September 1987, p. 19
- ↑ Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 15 August 1944, p. 3
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 14 August 1944, p. 1
- ↑ Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 15 July 1944, p. 3
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1 February 1958, p. 1
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 7 March 1958, p. 1
- ↑ Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 11 August 1944, p. 1