Obituary of Irene 'Rene' Gloria Wilson

1931 - 2017 “Rene” peacefully passed away in the Palliative Care Unit of Parkwood Institute on Friday, October 20th, 2017. Sincere thanks go to the professional, caring and dedicated staff at Parkwood. Rene was born on July 18th, 1931 in Toronto. She was the daughter of Ethel Exon and Carol (“Karl”) McLean. Rene was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wilson, on August 11, 2002 and her sister Grace McLean on December 6th, 2016. She is survived by her brother Harold McLean (Audrey); son Kevin (Katy), and grandchildren William, Sophie and Kayla; and son Don (Tina) and granddaughters Toni, Joei, and Darci. Rene was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her smile, laugh and demeanor uplifted her family and friends. Road trips with Bill to either Texas or Virginia or simply Sunday morning drives around Southwestern Ontario brought her immense joy. Her famous homemade gingerbread cookies touched both the hearts and tummies of many. She loved sports, particularly hockey, and was fiercely protective of her boys, as many referees came to learn. And she loved, more than anything, watching her grandchildren grow up. Friends will be received at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Thursday, October 26th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Private family interment of ashes at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Rene requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Parkwood Institute or to the Megan Holliday Memorial Fund.