Obituary of Robert George Wilson

A new and glorious day dawned for Robert “Bob” George Wilson on October 1, 2024, when he left this earthly life and went home to be with his lord. He was 87 years old. Bob was the loving and devoted husband of Doris May (Bishop) Wilson for 55 years, until she passed away on September 14, 2015.

Born November 12, 1937, in Norton, NB, he was the son of the late Lorne and Edythe (MacDonald) Wilson. Bob was a faithful member of Capital Community Church in Fredericton.

Bob served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 22 years. He joined in 1954 and served overseas with NATO from 1955-1957. Upon his return to Canada, he served at CFB Petawawa, ON, from 1958-1962 with 4RCHA and then from 1962-1966 at CFB Gagetown, NB. H returned to Germany in 1966 and served there with 1RCHA until 1972. He returned to CFB Gagetown in 1972 and served with the 403 Helicopter Squadron until he retired from military service in November of 1975. Bob also served in Vietnam (Saigon) from 1960-1961. Following his military service, Bob was employed with NB School District No. 17 as a Stationary Engineer from 1975 until his retirement in 1998. Bob was also a member of the Oromocto Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

He leaves behind his two daughters, Sonia Allain (Bernard) of Falmouth, NS, and Stephanie Wilson of Richmond, VA; son, Lorne Wilson of Windsor, NS; six grandchildren, Tanya Cox, Renee Grant, Jessica Breadner, Joshua Allain, Caitlyn Marsh, and Alexandra Wilson; six great-grandchildren, Josiah, Samuel, and Asher Grant, Audrey Breadner, Noah Allain, and Maddox Marsh. Also surviving are his brothers, David Wilson (Lois) of port Stanley, ON, and Carmen Wilson (Deborah) of St. Thomas, ON; sisters, Joan Breuninger (Walter) of Lambeth, ON, Peggy Smith of Chipman, NB, and Patricia Wilson of Chipman, NB, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, and his loving wife Doris, he was predeceased by his brothers, Bruce Wilson, and Brian Wilson (Theresa), and his sister, Gloria Betts.

Although there will be no visitation hours as per Bob’s request, relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Service of Celebration for the life of Robert “Bob” George Wilson, to be held at the Chipman United Pentecostal Church on Thursday, October 17, 2024, beginning at 2pm. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jack Leaman. This service will be livestreamed on the Chipman United Pentecostal Church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/chipmanupc/. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Northeast Christian College would be appreciated by the family.