Trueman «T.T.» Wilson
1934-2019
Trueman Townsend (TT) Wilson passed away peacefully with his
children by his side on February 25, 2019.
He was born August 23, 1934 to the late James Townsend Wilson
and Eleanor (Morton) Wilson Graham in West Branch, NB. In
July of 1958, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Beckwith.
After receiving his teaching certificate, he moved to
Salisbury where he taught Industrial Arts. During his
teaching career he continued his education with his family in tow,
earning his Bachelor of Science in Education from completing much
coursework at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and his Masters
Degree with a specialty in Metallurgy from the University of
Wisconsin, Stout. Trueman was an Officer with the Salisbury Air Cadet
Squadron taking him and his family to Greenwood for enjoyable
summers.
In 1967, with the incorporation of the Village of Salisbury,
Trueman served as the first Mayor and he also led the organization of
Salisbury’s first Fire Department in 1973 and served as the
Fire Chief until 1976. His strong commitment to community was
extensive and enduring as was exemplified in being the longest
standing member of the Salisbury Lions Club and serving as the Club
President from 1983-84.
Trueman was a man of knowledge and skills and he shared both
of these assets generously with his children, grandchildren, students,
and friends. He was the go-to for fix it, build it, and
general opinions about just about anything. His hobbies and
interests were vast. He was an avid reader from the time he
was a boy until he passed. In his youth he enjoyed fishing,
hunting, trapping, building and racing stock cars. Following
retirement, he built a Maine lobster fishing boat that he and Betty
enjoyed on the waters of the Northumberland Strait. In
winter, he and Betty spent time on the beach in
Florida. In recent years he enjoyed his morning
coffee, pool and cards at the Press Club, tapping trees in spring time
for his maple syrup, cutting wood for the winter, doing his crossword
puzzles, and visits with his family.
He was predeceased by his mother, father, sister Betty,
son-in-law Rick, brother-in-law Lee, niece Nora, and stepfather
Harrison.
Trueman will be missed greatly and fondly remembered by his
wife Betty, his children Shane (Debbie), Shelley (the late Rick
Murphy), Stacy (Josette) and his grandchildren Regan, Colin, Hayley,
Daniel and Timothy.
A Celebration of Trueman’s Life will be held on
Saturday March 2, 2019 at 11:00am at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350
Route 106 (506-372-4800). A reception will follow.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Trueman TT Wilson 19342019..
Décès pour la Ville: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick