Obituary for Wayne Carl Wilson
Wayne Carl Wilson
Monday, December 6, 1948 – Saturday, February 12, 2022
It is with deep sadness that the family of Wayne Carl Wilson announces his passing at the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, N.S., on Saturday, February 12, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Son of Inga Maude (Bowers) Wilson and the late Carl Ernest Wilson, Jr., Wayne grew up by the ocean at his family’s homestead in Black Point, N.S., and made his permanent home with his family in nearby Simms Settlement, N.S.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane Elizabeth (Turner) Wilson; son Dr. Garnett (Michelle) Wilson and grandchildren Miles and Michaela; daughter Angela (Pierre) Gagnon and grandchildren Tori and Maxime; brothers Gary and Wade (Debbie) and their families, as well as many extended family members across Nova Scotia and the United States.
From a young age, Wayne enjoyed the outdoors – from hiking in the woods, fishing, hunting, and playing ice hockey, to gardening which was a skill he developed as a teenager when given the opportunity to create a vegetable garden for a local chicken farmer.
Always a hard and dedicated worker, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by joining the Canadian National Railway Company at the age of 17 where he began as a pantryman and 3rd cook. His dedication to his work led to a long career with its passenger railway service, where he became an experienced cook and later served as onboard Service Manager for VIA Rail Canada’s Halifax to Montreal route, a role for which he was recognized with the Service Manager Extraordinaire award from VIA Rail Canada in 1991.
Wayne was a proud family man who always tried his best. He enjoyed navigating the local islands on his Cape Islander boat “Wiley” with his young family in the summers and helping fellow fishermen during annual lobster fishing seasons. His shared love of fishing and hunting led to lifelong friendships and trips which he always treasured.
Following his retirement from the railway after more than three decades, he enjoyed doing odd jobs landscaping and helping cook at local community dinners alongside friends. In his later years, he could often be found puttering outside in his yard, birdwatching, or woodworking. He was lovingly known as “Pops” and “Corn Pops” by his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow, always greeting them with an infectious smile. His dry wit and humour were never far. He always enjoyed meeting and talking with others, taking an interest in everyone he met. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
As per Wayne’s wishes, a celebration of life in his honour will be scheduled at a later date.
In memory of Wayne, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or an animal welfare organization of one’s choice.
Monday, December 6, 1948 – Saturday, February 12, 2022
It is with deep sadness that the family of Wayne Carl Wilson announces his passing at the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, N.S., on Saturday, February 12, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Son of Inga Maude (Bowers) Wilson and the late Carl Ernest Wilson, Jr., Wayne grew up by the ocean at his family’s homestead in Black Point, N.S., and made his permanent home with his family in nearby Simms Settlement, N.S.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane Elizabeth (Turner) Wilson; son Dr. Garnett (Michelle) Wilson and grandchildren Miles and Michaela; daughter Angela (Pierre) Gagnon and grandchildren Tori and Maxime; brothers Gary and Wade (Debbie) and their families, as well as many extended family members across Nova Scotia and the United States.
From a young age, Wayne enjoyed the outdoors – from hiking in the woods, fishing, hunting, and playing ice hockey, to gardening which was a skill he developed as a teenager when given the opportunity to create a vegetable garden for a local chicken farmer.
Always a hard and dedicated worker, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by joining the Canadian National Railway Company at the age of 17 where he began as a pantryman and 3rd cook. His dedication to his work led to a long career with its passenger railway service, where he became an experienced cook and later served as onboard Service Manager for VIA Rail Canada’s Halifax to Montreal route, a role for which he was recognized with the Service Manager Extraordinaire award from VIA Rail Canada in 1991.
Wayne was a proud family man who always tried his best. He enjoyed navigating the local islands on his Cape Islander boat “Wiley” with his young family in the summers and helping fellow fishermen during annual lobster fishing seasons. His shared love of fishing and hunting led to lifelong friendships and trips which he always treasured.
Following his retirement from the railway after more than three decades, he enjoyed doing odd jobs landscaping and helping cook at local community dinners alongside friends. In his later years, he could often be found puttering outside in his yard, birdwatching, or woodworking. He was lovingly known as “Pops” and “Corn Pops” by his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow, always greeting them with an infectious smile. His dry wit and humour were never far. He always enjoyed meeting and talking with others, taking an interest in everyone he met. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
As per Wayne’s wishes, a celebration of life in his honour will be scheduled at a later date.
In memory of Wayne, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or an animal welfare organization of one’s choice.