Obituary of Gustav Wilson

Wilson, Gustav Charles 1934-2016 Peacefully at the Palace Nursing Home Alexandria, Ontario on Friday February 12,2016 Gus Wilson of Vankleek Hill Ontario passed away at the age of 81. Beloved husband of 61 years to Johanna. Proud and loving father of David (Darlene), Michael (Lise), Richard (Deb) and Shawn. Dearly loved grandfather of Nathan, Nicholas, Isabelle, Evelyne Elizabeth, Marshall and Bella. Fond great-grandfather of Gavin, Brooke, James, Mali, Taya, Jenny, Anthony and Sophia. Predeceased by his brother Stanley and his sister Irene. He will be sadly missed by his many friends north and south of the border. Gus was born in Montreal living in St. Lazare most of his life. He designed and constructed over 200 homes in the area. Gus worked all over the Canadian Artic moving to the N.W.T. in 1980 until 1992 where he was part of the construction of hospitals, schools, prisons and many other buildings. After his retirement he moved to Vankleek Hill, Ontario and Sebring, Florida. Gus enjoyed square dancing, gardening and golf. Family and friends may pay their respects at Côte St. Charles United Church, 2503 Chemin Côte St. Charles, St. Lazare, Quebec on Saturday February 20,2016 from 1 pm followed by a Funeral Service at 2 pm. Interment Côte St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation 1111 Ghislain Street, Hawkesbury, Ontario K6A 3G5 would be appreciated. To express your condolences, make a donation, send flowers or to light a candle in memory please visit www.hillcrestfuneralhome.ca Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hillcrest Funeral Home 151 Bond Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario. K0B 1R0 (613) 678-2002.