D. Stuart Wanless
March 17, 2012
Passed peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on March 17th, 2012 at the age of 87. Devoted companion of Marie Walker. Loving father of Karen Noble (Peter), Leslie Powers (Len) and the late Kim Wanless. Proud Poppa of Gwen Fickling (Joe), Kaitlyn (Nelson Thibodeau), Matthew (Melissa) Powers and Craig Wanless, and great-grandfather of Zachary, Tyler, Riley, Cayden and Logan. Dear brother of Bill Wanless (Shirley). Stuart was a retired employee of Canadian Timken and a member of St. David’s Masonic Lodge, the “Hillbillies” and the Duchess of Kent Legion. He enjoyed model railroading, golf and travel. He will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touched. A memorial service and Masonic service under the auspices of St. David’s Lodge #302 A.F. and A.M. will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Private family interment, Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Stuart are asked to consider the R.C.R. Museum and Parkwood Hospital – Palliative Care.
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I will be sure to miss his positive attitude for life. From the constant smile, the unique laugh and his outlook for all that is good. I regret not being able to spend more time with him, but his memories will always be with me. To everyone's lives that you've touched, you will be remembered fondly with a smile.
We express our condolences. We are sorry we missed the funeral. We will remember Stu in our prayers especially during Mass.
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My deepest sympathies to Stu's family. I have known Stu for 10 years, most recently through many Veterans events from the Year of the Veteran to Heroes Day in Victoria Park. Stu was an incredible advocate for Veterans, and a hero himself. He was a tireless volunteer who was always positive, full of energy and wanting to help in anyway he could. I will miss him. We were all better for knowing him.
~ Deanne Gosselin