Obituary of Wilfred Wilhelm

WILHELM, Wilfred Ezra November 21, 1924 - November 12, 2014 Close to marking his 90th birthday, Wilfred slipped away from us in his sleep at John Noble Home in Brantford, predeceased by his loving wife Jean. Beloved father to Paul (Joanna) and Brenda (Jeffrey). Wilfred's legacy will live on through his grandchildren Ryan, Dustin (Jenny), Kelsey (Mike), Jeremy, Ian and great granddaughters Alexis & Victoria, as well as brother Maurice (Nancy) and sister Anne (Ralph), nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Eldest son of Ettie & Gordon Wilhelm, Wilfred was born at home in North Easthope Township near Stratford. A graduate of Western University, Wilfred went on to a teaching career that spanned 32 years. Retirement included Secretary for the Long Point Lions, as well as Lawn Sale Specialist! Family and friends are invited to celebrate Wilfred's life at the THOMPSON MOTT FUNERAL HOME, 62 Main Street North, Waterford on Saturday, November 29th. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 PM, followed by a service in their chapel, then a gathering at the Waterford United Church. Interment will be on November 30 at 10 AM, St. Thomas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, our Family is asking that donations be directed to Children at Risk, a charity that had helped his Autistic grandson. Donations can be made by mail to: Children at Risk, 235 Donald Street, Suite 209, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 1N1 or by calling 613-741-8255 or through their website at www.childrenatrisk.ca and clicking the Canada Helps link. Envelopes will also be available at the Funeral Home. We also encourage everyone to share their thoughts and memories with our family at www.thompsonmottfuneralhome.com