JOSEPH HENRY WILSON

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JOSEPH HENRY WILSON (MICKEY) August 1, 1920 - December 9, 2000 Mickey, beloved husband of Charmaine passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2000 at the Gimli General Hospital. Mickey has always led an active life. He was born and raised on the family farm in Altamont, Manitoba where he developed his love and expertise in gardening. Mickey was also an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge in history and current affairs. With a sharp mind he was able to relate something that occurred many years previous as though it were yesterday. With pride, Mickey served in The Second World War as a member of the First Canadian Survey Regiment. Upon returning to Canada Mickey attended university. Later he apprenticed as a land surveyor and eventually he became a business partner in the firm Wilson and Neal. After Mickey retired from his business he worked for the Department of Highways from 1977 to 1983. In 1981 he began a new chapter of his life with his marriage on March 28 to Charmaine, where they settled in Winnipeg Beach and later moved to Gimli in 1982 and resided until present. After his retirement Mickey was actively involved in the community volunteering for Senior Resource Council, Meals on Wheels and Community Relations for the RCMP. But closest to his heart was his unending and dedicated role he played as a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Winnipeg Beach. He will be sadly missed by all the members of Branch 61. Mickey leaves to mourn his wife Charmaine. He is also survived by his sons Wayne (Barb) grandchildren Sean, Jennifer and Sara and great grandchild Luke of Fairmont, B.C.; Lyle (Diane), grandchildren Stephen and Marni of Invermere, B.C.; stepchildren Tim (Lori) grandchildren Sara, Amanda, Zach and Luke of Antigonish, NS.; Crystal (Paul), grandchildren Ashley and Chelsey of Winnipeg, Darryl (Kate), grandchildren Liam and Erin of Winnipeg. Mickey is also survived by his brothers, Walter, Arnott and Wayne and sister, Verna. He was predeceased by his parents, Eva and John; brothers Gordon, Cliff and Glenn. Mickey, you were a remarkable and giving man, always with a story to tell, a smile on your face and love in your heart. You will be dearly missed. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Lake Ave., Winnipeg Beach with Rev. Ken Pawluk officiating. Viewing will be held one half hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Gilbart Funeral Home, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2000