It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John Albert Wilcox. After a short but courageous battle with cancer, John’s passing was peaceful. Beloved husband of Pamela Wilcox (LeBoldus nee Holden) and the late Patricia Wilcox. He was a caring and dedicated father to Kathleen (Ken), Tim (Suzy), and Elizabeth (Ryan) and the most amazing Pop to his six grandchildren: Maggie, Claire, Andrew, Brian, Riley and Eli. He will also be missed by his stepchildren Geoffrey (Vicki), Tom (Laurina), Lauren (Sean) and their children, Gillian, Kellett and William.
John was born in Winnipeg on June 17, 1940 to Marv and Ruth Wilcox and grew up in Winnipeg. John received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and was proud to be their Senior Stick in his final year. In addition, he graduated from Harvard University with a Masters of Business Administration. John began his career as an investment banker at Richardson Securities in Winnipeg and over thirty-five years managed corporate financial operations for Richardson and First Boston (Credit Suisse) in Toronto, Montreal and New York. Throughout his life, whether at university, in business or within his community, he believed deeply in helping others and was a respected leader.
John loved so many things, especially the outdoors, sports and the arts. He was an avid golfer, skier, gardener, Minnesota Vikings and Toronto Maple Leafs fan. But most of all, John enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in Minaki, Ontario where he could often be found standing on the high rock with a morning cup of coffee or reading on the screen porch. John’s passion for his family and friends filled his life with joy. In recent years, he attended many of his grandchildren’s sporting and artistic events enthusiastically offering words of encouragement. He always looked forward to connecting with old friends near and far.
The family wishes to thank John’s many great friends for their love and support and the wonderful caregivers from ParaMed Home Health Care Services. Our family looks forward to seeing those of you who will be able to join us for a service on Tuesday, January 23rd at 11 am at St. Paul’s United Church (123 Main Street East, Milton, ON L9T 1N4) followed by a light lunch in the Church Annex. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to St. Paul’s United Church, or to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in support of ParaMed Home Health Care Services, or the charity of your choice.