Preston Wayne Wilcox
1926-2017
Mr. Preston W. Wilcox of Seal Cove, Grand Manan, NB passed
away at Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, NB on Monday, October,
16, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Preston was
born in Seal Cove, Grand Manan, to the late Lewis and Addie (Shepherd)
Wilcox. He was the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
Preston was a Merchant Navy Veteran and a lobster fisherman
for 60 years, retiring at the age of 80. He ran a supply
boat for 21 years to Machias Seal Island and Gannet Rock, delivering
their mail and groceries. Preston also operated a tour boat
to Machias Seal Island, and whale watching, from
1965-1995.
Preston is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Ruth I.
(Bennett-Griffin) Wilcox; one son, Peter (Kenda) Wilcox, of Deep Cove;
two grandsons, Kevin (Dawn) Wilcox of Fredericton, Kyle Wilcox of Deep
Cove; Ruth’s daughters, Ava (Wayne) Sturgeon, of Seal Cove,
their children, Violet, Holley and Blake; Iris Griffin (Ken Purdy) of
Hecla, MB; Alana (Robert) McLeod, of Tower Hill, NB and many nieces
and nephews.
Preston is predeceased by his first wife, Perla (Green)
Wilcox in 1996; four sisters, Hilda Wilcox, Ruth Tidd, Esther Wilcox,
and Norma Griffin; and three brothers, Ralph, Ashley, and
Cline.
Visitation will take place from The Lighthouse Church, on
Wednesday, October, 18, 2017, from 6-8 pm. The funeral
Service will be from the Church on Thursday, October, 19, 2017, at
12:30 pm.
The family have requested donations be made to The Lighthouse
Church Building Fund, or to the donor’s
choice.
Arrangements are in care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199
Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of
sympathy may also be sent towww.ells.ca or (506) 662-3116.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Preston Wayne Wilcox – 1926-2017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Grand Manan, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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