Wilfred ‘Wilf’ Jerimiah Desmond
1930-2019
Desmond, Wilfred “Wilf”
Jerimiah, Age 88 years of Lincolnville, Guysborough Co.
Passed away peacefully on, Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at home,
surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Boylston, Guysborough Co., January 30, 1930, he was a
son of the late William George and Sarah Jane (Ash) Desmond. Before
retiring in 1994, just in time for the infamous OJ Simpson trial, Wilf
was a delivery truck driver for Ultramar Fuels and a bus driver for
the Marshall McLaughlin to the vocational school Port Hawkesbury.
After retiring, Wilf drove for RMAC Limousines and was the personal
driver to Dr. Price.
Wilf was extremely charismatic, well known, respected and
liked by all. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality, his
infectious smile, amazing sense of humour, charming demeanor, constant
flirting and teasing the ladies. He was an avid bingo goer, a
remarkable guitar player, with a love for Wrestling and talk shows,
namely, Jerry Springer and Murray Povich.
Wilfred was an exceptional man with deep rooted family values
and ties. There wasn’t anything he would not do for his
family or even strangers. Opening his home to anyone who needed a
place to stay. If you were hungry, you had a meal. If you required a
drive, he made sure you arrived at your destination. He gave so much
of himself and asked for nothing in return.
Wilfred is survived and will be missed by his lovely wife of
62 years, Ardella (Ash) Desmond; and former wife, Bessie Mae Moss;
children, Marjorie, Bernard, Alfred, Allan (Terry), Brenda Jones,
Austin (Tracey), Tony, Francis, all of London, ON; Sandra
(Kenneth Greencorn), Margaret, Linda, Diamond, all of
Lincolnville; George (Dawn), Paqtnkek; Veronica (David), Halifax;
Charlotte (Michael), Pickering, ON; Fraser (Delfina), Brampton, ON;
Mary (Patrick), James, David (Donna)and Robert all of Toronto, ON.;
brother, James “Jim”, Lincolnville; over 100 grandchildren,
28 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; Special
Great-children; Kalista and Khasean; God-children, Ida Borden, Ester
and Ronnie Medley, Grace Morris.
He was predeceased by brothers, Clarence and Jack; sisters,
Effie, Charlotte, Ann, Gertrude, Emma, Margaret and Florence; sons,
Gordon and Henry, and a son in infancy; daughter, Brenda Mae;
Grandson, Cpl Lionel Desmond, great-granddaughter,
Aaliyah.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 28 from 6-9 p.m. and
Tuesday, January 29from 2-9 p.m. in the Lincolnville Community Centre.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 30 at 2pm in the
Tracadie Baptist Church with Pastor Clara Jordan officiating. There
will be a Feast and Auction (Salite) at the Paqtnkek gymnasium, 136
Afton Loop Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, Wednesday, immediately
following the funeral service. All are welcome. Burial will take place
in Sunnyview Cemetery, Tracadie at a later date.
The Desmond Family would like to extend a special thank you
to Doctors Foley and Bell, the Home Care Staff and nursing staff at
Guysborough Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and support
provided to Wilfred and family. Heart felt thank you and appreciation
to Linda, Allan, Sandra and Margie for the tremendous care they
provided to our dad in the last 2 weeks of his life.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may
be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wilfred ‘Wilf’ Jerimiah Desmond 19302019..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia