Obituary of Francis Thomas McWilliams

McWILLIAMS, Francis Thomas (Frank) 90 years. With great sadness and heavy heart we announce the passing of our father peacefully in the arms of our Lord on March 3, 2009, at home with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Peggy (nee Willcock) (1973) and sons David (1975) and Michael (1997). Predeceased by his father William (1945) and his loving mother Margaret (1984). Loving father of John and wife Cheryl, Diane and husband Tom Beaumont, Beverly and husband Larry Cornellier, Colleen and husband Roy Arfiero. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and one on the way. Predeceased by his brothers Joe (1996), George (1976) and Tom (1984) and surviving wife Elizabeth (Ellie) McWilliams. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. As a devoted cat lover dad will be sadly missed by his four loving cats, Cracker, Max, Smokey and Tiger. Long time companion of Bessie Garbutt. Frank was a proud GM Transmission Retiree for 32 years and a member of CAW Local 1973. Our father proudly served his country in WW II as a Leading Stoker aboard the HMCS Kenora and was a D Day Veteran and a member Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12. The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Gary Ing and staff, 4 North at Met Hospital, Veterans Affair, CCAC, ComCare nurses Ron and Ieny, Bayshore nurse Karley. Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers Wednesday at 4 p.m. A Veteran's service under the auspices of R.C.L. Branch #12 and the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Comittee and Legion Service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Relatives and friends will be received for visitation on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Immaculate Heart Parish (2153 Parkwood Ave.) from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society or the Hospice of Windsor. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com