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PAUL HENRY WILSON
Born: Aug 17, 1938
Date of Passing: Jan 23, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPAUL HENRY (HARRY) WILSON With profound sadness we regret to announce the passing of Paul Henry Wilson last Friday evening, January 23, 2015 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. Paul, age 76, passed peacefully after spending his last hours in the company of his partner, our beloved Lucy Nickerson. Paul is survived by his brothers Jim Wilson (Sharon), Bob Wilson, sister Marie Thompson (Raymond), his children Paul L. Wilson (Colleen), Michael Wilson (Nina Borgensen), Susan Lissoway (Arnie), and Lynn Friesen (Jared). Paul greatly enjoyed the company of all of his grandchildren: Kathryn, Shannon, Allison, Samantha, Joshua, Evan, Ellen, and Jesse, and his great-grandchildren Sam, Ray and Bennett. Paul was predeceased by his spouse of 46 years, Laurena Daisy Wilson who passed away May 3, 2007. Paul was born in Hamilton, August 17, 1938 to John Harvey Wilson and Margaret Gertrude (Gaymer). Paul married Laurena December 16, 1960 in Winnipeg and moved with the Armed Forces to several locations including Chicoutimi, Quebec and Chatham, New Brunswick. As a young couple, life was adventurous following a bush pilot's career. When returning to Winnipeg in 1965, Paul began to work as a pilot for Trans Air culminating in a long and distinguished career before retiring as a 767 Captain from Air Canada at age 60. Paul and Laurena raised their family in Winnipeg and together they enjoyed travel, life, and friends. After retirement, Paul began building an airplane at their home in Clandeboye, so he could continue to fly. We will miss this character who enjoyed a good joke, and spending time with his family and friends. Some of our fondest family memories are of our summers spent at Camp Kakepitay, and in Clandeboye with all the grandchildren tubing in Medicine Creek, fishing, and flying the SeaRey around Petersfield neighbourhood. We give our thanks and appreciation to all the staff at the Grace General Hospital for their excellent care, and all the visitors who enriched his life. A celebration of his life will be held at the Gilbart Funeral Home in Selkirk on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his name to Little Britain United Church Cemetery Fund, 5879 Hwy. #9, Lockport, MB R1A 2P7. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2015
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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The last time I was able to visit with Paul and Laurena was when they lived at their condominium in Torono. My daughter Rosemary, and son Eric, brought me there to visit. Rosemary was expecting a baby that very day and we were unable to stay for dinner...but we did have a grand time (and lots of laughs). He showed us a video of pilots in training, and they were very hospitable to us. Such a gentleman and very funny! The very same day, after we left and went to the Eaton Centre, and my daughter went into labour, and my granddaughter was born. I always cherished that visit! Beverley (Locke) Beaulieu - Posted by: beverley beaulieu (cousin of Laurena) on: Mar 17, 2015
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Paul, Michael, Susan and Lynn, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know it has been many years since we have seen each other, but I will always remember the endless love your parents showed all your friends while we were growing up. You will be missed.....love Susan Berube (Fleming) - Posted by: Susan Berube (Fleming) (Old Family Friend) on: Feb 05, 2015
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I have fond memories of working with Paul, especially in Transair days. He was always pleasant and always a gentleman. I recall how he loved his family and spoke of them often with pride and joy. It warms my heart that Paul found happiness with Lucy after Laurena died. He will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences. - Posted by: Maria Rose Anderton (co-worker) on: Jan 30, 2015
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Paul was a wonderful friend to us, kind, generous, and funny. We had such good times together and shared so much laughter. Our deepest sympathies to you all. - Posted by: Henry and Barbara Huber (friends) on: Jan 29, 2015
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I enjoyed working with Paul. A great guy. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Vera Cooley (co-worker) on: Jan 29, 2015
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Going to miss u Uncle Harry, glad we had the few visits when I was down, always in my heart and never forgotten, fly high, luv Jan and family. - Posted by: Janice stdenis(wilson) (neice) on: Jan 29, 2015