Obituary of Donald Wilkinson

Donald passed peacefully on January 30th, 2014, at the Grand River Hospital at the age of 90. He was the youngest son of Alma May Wildfang and Clarkson James Wilkinson. Predeceased by brother Bill of Mississauga and sister Helen of Wolfville, NS. Don is survived by nephews, Barry (Joanne) of Midhurst and Graham (Suzy) of Mississauga, and niece Gail (Everth) of Abbottsford, BC, and their families. He was an original, and still active, member of the Doubleheaders Model Railroad Club. He enjoyed sharing his memories of the many car journeys he made across Ontario and into the USA watching the rail lines. Don was never short on conversation and always ready to share his humourous outlook on life. The family wish to thank Mary and Dieter Engelman for their kindness and friendship. Don will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Friends are invited to the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. South, Waterloo on Saturday, February 8th, 2014 for visitation from 11a.m. until 11:45 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at 12 noon. Reception to follow with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Hospital may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.