In Celebration of

William Henry Michael Wilson, B.Eng., MBA

March 31, 1941 -  February 19, 2026


With great sadness but tremendous gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Mike Wilson, peacefully and with family at his side, on February 19, 2026.

Born March 31, 1941, in Westmount, Quebec, he was the only child of the late William Henry Wilson and the late Estelle Myra Wilson (nee Bowden) and spent much of his early life in Pointe Claire Quebec, where he attended John Rennie High School.

He received a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from McGill University in 1963, where he was a member of the Engineering Honours Society (Phi Epsilon Alpha). In 1968 he obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario which led to a successful business career with NCR, Standard Brands and Nabisco.

Mike was married to the love of his life, Claire Wilson (nee Hamilton), for almost 62 years and together they had two beloved children, the late Susanna Claire Weeks (Mike) and William Henry Hamilton Wilson (Dawn). He is also survived by four grandchildren, Matthew Weeks, Aidan Weeks, Rachel Wilson, and Henry Wilson, whom he absolutely adored. His loss will also be deeply felt by his brother-in-law, David Hamilton (Claire) of Montreal, and his family, as well as other family members who were so fond of him.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the nurses and doctors in the Coronary Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Health Centre for their kind, attentive and expert care.

A private family service has been held. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army, Kingsway Lambton Church, or a charity of your choosing would be much appreciated

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Diane and Kevin (Friends)

Entered February 23, 2026 from Sanibel Island

We are deeply saddened Claire by the news of Mike’s passing and wish we were with you for support. We have been blessed by our friendship with you and Mike since we moved to the condominium and will always have special memories of his wisdom, his humour, his advice, his courage, and his generous spirit.
We hold you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Diane and Kevin

Diane Shaw (Neighbor)

Entered February 24, 2026 from Toronto

My sincere sympathy to the Wilson Family

Ray and Susan Verdon (Friend and Colleague)

Entered February 27, 2026 from Sanibel Island Florida

Thinking of you Claire at this very difficult time. You, your family and Mike are in our prayers.

Mike was the truest friend and as a colleague I relied on his counsel over many years.

Our sincerest condolences.

Fondly, Ray and Susan

Murray and Monika Hunter (Friend)

Entered February 28, 2026 from Calgary

Our sincere condolences to Claire and her family . Mike was a wonderful person who we got to know as a neighbour at our mother’s cottage on Bella Lake . Over the years Monika and I would enjoy our times with Mike and Claire at Bella when we would visit from Calgary in the summer and on occasion in Toronto and one lovely time when they visited with us at our condo in Ft. Lauderdale. Always kind and caring and a great story teller . He would keep us entertained on any range of topics . He will be truly missed .

Murray and Monika Hunter
Calgary

Don Walcot (Western University class mate)

Entered March 1, 2026 from Montreal, Quebec

Claire,
I was so saddened when I read in the paper of Mike's passing.
I have such happy memories of him at Western - he could brighten every situation with his humor, and was very helpful to me during our time there.
My deepest sympathy to you Claire, and all the family on the passing of such a special person.
Don

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