Remembering our beloved Wilson (Will), who sadly passed away after living with cancer for many years. He loved and was loved by so many people.

Will was born to proud parents, Mei So and Kit Yuen Lau, in Toronto in 1979. He was the youngest child in the family, with two older sisters (Wai-Lee and Wai Shan). Will spent most of his childhood and early adult life in Hamilton. He loved the city, and you’d quickly learn this was where he was from within minutes of meeting him.

Will met the love of his life, Kate Powadiuk, at McMaster University in 2004. They married in 2011, and went on to have two amazing children, Benjamin (in 2017) and Henry (in 2019). Will's children were a source of great joy for him. He treasured the moments he was able to play baseball, watch sports and ‘classic Will’ movies, play video games and board games, create Lego masterpieces, and draw with his boys. He loved taking care of his wife, kids and the rest of his family – whipping up meals, fixing IT issues, keeping the floors clean with his many vacuums, giving lots of hugs, and just generally being helpful.

Will was known for his friendly demeanor, quirky sense of humour, and ability to make friends with anyone he came across. His personality served him well during his 15+ years at the Halton District School Board in IT. School board co-workers, teachers and students appreciated his ability to creatively troubleshoot their IT woes and connect with them on personal level about their families, sports, and their lives in general.

Will is survived by his wife, children, mother, sisters and countless other family members and friends. Will was predeceased by his father, who passed away in his early childhood.

In memory of Will, donations can be made to Kidsport Canada, a charity focused on increasing children’s access to sports. Will often spoke about how playing organized sports was life-changing for him when he was young, and we feel this is one way to honour his memory.

Wilson – we will always remember you.