James MacDonald Wilkie

WILKIE, James MacDonald….Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Friday, June 25, 2010, James MacDonald Wilkie in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Molly (Selby) Wilkie (1991). Survived by his son Kevin (Gayle). Predeceased by his parents James and Helen Wilkie, his sister Helen House, his brother Stewart Wilkie and his daughter Kimberly Wilkie (2008). Proud grandfather of Ryan (Robyn) and Reid. Loving great-grandfather of Joshua. His dear niece Sheila Fickling (Fred) and nephews Gary House (Julie), Robbyn Wilkie (Linda). Will be missed by his dear friend and companion Betty Rosenberger. Jim started work with CN Rail in December 1941 in the London Stores and after holding many positions in London, Toronto, Belleville, Montreal and Vancouver he returned to London and retired in May 1986. On retirement Jim became very involved with the CN pensioners association at the local, provincial and national levels and became involved with the Horton Street Seniors Centre. He served with Canadian Infantry Corps (WWII), was as member of Nilestown Masonic Lodge #345 and many units of the Mocha Shriners. An ardent bagpiper Jim played for many years with the Pierrefonds Pipes and Drums in Montreal and on returning to London he played with the Royal Scots of Mocha and the London Police Pipes and Drums under the tutelage of Pipe Major Archie Cairn, MMM, CD. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 3-5 and 7-9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. The funeral service will be conducted at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road (at Wellington Road), London on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 11:00am. Private family interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, 55 Foxbar Road, London, Ontario, N6C 2A6 or to the Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com. A masonic service under the auspices of Nilestown Lodge No. 345 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by visitation until 9:00 p.m.