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DR. GLENN NEVILL WILLSON
Date of Passing: Jul 16, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDR. GLENN NEVILL WILLSON Dr. Glenn Nevill Willson passed away peacefully at his Tsawwassen home on July 16, 2012. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Elma Louise (nee Copeland), and is survived by eight children, their spouses, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren including: Mark (Lynda; Shaun and Paul), David (Anita; Amy and Natalie), Blake (Shigeko; Nathan, Glen and Eleanor), Richard (Danielle; Tristan), Timothy (Debra; David, Jennifer, Brenda and William), Paul (Janice), Daniel (Diana; Bonnie and Gina), Barbara (Gordon). Dr. Willson was born in Nelson, BC in 1918 and had a remarkable career as a family general practitioner and anesthetist in Flin Flon, Manitoba. After moving to the West Coast with his family in 1972, he continued his medical career for many years until retirement. Always being a kind and thoughtful husband, father and grandfather, he had a generous compassion for people in all walks of life. He was always selflessly ready to lend his ear to those in need. He will be greatly missed by his extended family and his group of wonderful friends, neighbours and coffee pals. We wish to express a heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Martin Ray, Russ Bliault and especially Kathleen Delgatty for their support, love and care during his final years. A celebration of his remarkable life will take place at the Pacific Ballroom in the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665-56th Street, on Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If desired, donations can be made in Dr. Glenn's honour to your local hospice or charity of choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 21, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Dr Wilson befriended my mom when she was young and moved to Flin Flon and knew no one, so when I was born to honor him she named me Glenda. I have always felt proud of that name. I re met Dr Wilson in his condo in Twassen about ten yrs ago thru a woman also known to me as Mom, Mrs Phylis Clarke, her and Dr Wilson were neighbors/friends. He remembered me right away. What a good man he was and he was always so kind to my mom. I believe he delivered many of my siblings too. Thank you Dr Wilson, a gentleman and a gentle man! - Posted by: Glenda Deans (friend) on: Aug 05, 2012
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The people of Flin Flon will remember your dad and mom with fondness and respect! We were so fortunate to share the beautiful bay on Athapap with your family, the Callanders, Morrisons, Van Nesses, Blacks, Lisses, Dembinskys, to name a few. When we were kids, your dad never seemed to mind that we would go to your cabin to get our cuts, bruises, or sore throats checked out by the doctor. We hope that the love of your family and friends support you during this difficult time. Your dad was an exceptional man! - Posted by: Kathy Frecker (Price) (Friend) on: Aug 05, 2012
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Dr. Wilson was my doctor in Flin Flon, MB in the mid 40s when I had surgery twice when I was a young child. Each time he visited he bought me a small gift. He was such a kind man. - Posted by: Dianne Gauthier LaSchiazza (former patient) on: Aug 05, 2012
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Remembering the kind and compassionate care from your father. - Posted by: Jane Lindsay Nicholls (Patient and family friend) on: Aug 04, 2012
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Dr. Wilson helped to bring me into this world and was our family MD for the first 20 years of my life. A great MD and wonderful man. - Posted by: Bill Phillips (Jr) (Dr. Wilson helped me to come into this world) on: Aug 04, 2012