Obituary of Robert (Bob) Wilson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Wilson on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the Palliative Care ward of University Hospital, London. Bob, born in Montreal on March 15, 1927, married the love of his life, Margaret Taugher, in St. Willibrord’s Church in Verdun on August 1, 1953. In addition to his loving wife, Margaret, Bob is survived by his much loved children Deb, Bob and John, and cherished grandchildren Katherine (Mat Simpson), Jason, Tressa, Jackson, Lauren, Liam and great-grandson Archer. He is also survived by sister-in-law Eva Emo (Bob), brother-in-law Frank Taugher (Pauline), brother-in-law Hans Portmann, as well as numerous nephews and nieces, including godsons Gary (Emo) and Michael (Garebian). Bob faced a number of health challenges in this last year. Special thanks go to his wonderful doctors: Dr. Norrie, Dr. Brock, and Dr. Thompson, and to the dedicated and caring doctors, nurses, therapists and staff at University Hospital. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. JOSEPH’S CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 89 Charles Street, London on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Private interment will be held at Notre Dames des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta St. London, ON N6H 2Y9.