Obituary of Andrew Venning Willsie

Andrew Willsie Peacefully, surrounded by his family at University Hospital on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Andrew (Andy) Willsie of Belmont in his 91st year. Andy served in the navy during World War II and returned to a life of farming, the lumber business and his hobby of fishing. Beloved husband and best friend for 69 years of Doris (Buchanan). Loving father of John and Jean, Jim (2009) and Barb, Dick and Heather and Bill and Debbie. Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and their spouses and 20 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Max. Friends may visit at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Road South, Lambeth (519-652-2020) on Monday from 2 … 4 and 7 … 9 p.m, where the celebration of Andy’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Wendy Noble officiating. Interment Dorchester Union Cemetery. Donations to the London & District Wheelchair Sports for the accessible training facility at Dorchester Arena, c/o 1672 Westchester Bourne, London, ON N6M 1H6 or the London Regional Cancer Program gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca A Masonic Memorial Service will be held under the auspices of Belmont #190 at the funeral home on Monday evening at 7 p.m.