Gerard Ellis Wilson

WILSON, Gerard Ellis, 91, PRESQUE ISLE, at Woodstock, NB, February 19, 2011. There will be a service of remembrance at a later date with interment at the Williamstown Cemetery.

Surrounded by his family on Saturday evening, February 19, 2011, the passing of Gerard Ellis Wilson occurred at the Carleton Manor at Woodstock, NB.

Gerard was born in Centreville, NB, on August 2,  1919, to the late Glen and Alanda (Sloat ) Wilson.

Gerard served in the U.S. Army for twenty-six years, serving overseas and in the United States. He served in  World War II, as well as the Berlin Crisis. Gerard retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army and made his home in Presque Isle.

He worked for Gimound dairy and MPG.

Gerard was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (Brown) Wilson, Centreville; Patty of Corpus Christi, Texas; Gerard Jr. of Dallas, Texas; Larry (Carol) of Centreville, NB; Karen (Darrell) of Centreville, NB; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandaughter; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers: Harold and Clarence.

There will be a service of remembrance at a later date at The Tracey Mills United Baptist Church, with interment at the Williamstown Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Tracey Mills United Baptist Church, Building Fund.