Obituary of Wilma Bernice Cameron
Wilma Cameron passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandparent.
Born in Cannington Ontario, Wilma, or ‘Grams’ in her later years, met and married Hugh in the summer of 1954. Together, they raised two children in Woodville, and remained in the area throughout their married life.
Family was very important to Wilma. That said, she treated everyone like family. Always one to keep busy, Wilma was committed to serving the Woodville community. Over the years she assisted with the women’s group at Knox Presbyterian Church, supported Woodville hockey (starting the first concession stand at the arena with Eunice Jewell), participated on the Woodville Centennial Committee, and volunteered at other countless community functions. She loved music, and sang with the Country Chords Choir – always eager to give us a sample of her bass singing voice. Wilma was an enthusiastic sewer, and like her mother, tailored most of her clothing. In her later years, she joined a sewing group that brought her great joy, new friends, and projects galore.
Wilma’s career began with Bell Canada, then after attending school in Toronto she opened her own hair salon in Woodville. She later went back to school again and became a bookkeeper working in Lindsay at the IGA and at the Airport, which provided her some opportunities to go flying in her downtime. She worked at McKague’s in Woodville for many years until she eventually left the workforce.
Hugh and Wilma were always travelling due to Hugh’s hockey addiction. In addition, the couple traveled to Australia many times visiting their daughter and grandchildren. Wilma was an intrepid and prepared traveller who ensured she was ready for any eventuality firmly believing that there was nothing that could not be fixed with a good cup of tea.
Anyone dropping in for a cup surely would notice a partially chewed saltshaker that sat proudly on the kitchen table – a strange sight for a self-proclaimed “Tupperware™ queen”… She would explain that in the summer of ’75, a bear left its mark after ravaging the family’s Algonquin Park campsite. Wilma lived to tell the tale, and, like all of her stories, she relished in retelling it. The saltshaker became a cherished keepsake for many of the things she valued the most – Family, Socializing, Camping, Algonquin Park, Cooking, (and yes, salt).
Wilma was very supportive. She always had sound advice or a hilarious story to share. She will be greatly missed and her optimistic and kind spirit will live on in everyone who knew her.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wilma Bernice Cameron 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Cannington, Province: Ontario