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Joseph “Wes” Wesley Donaldson

December 9, 2023

Joseph “Wes” Wesley suddenly passed at home in Ottawa on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Vivian. Loving, generous and proud father of Jeffrey and Carly (Grant). He will be forever in our memories, happiest at sharing the cottage, building decks, boating, BBQ-ing (assembling BBQs with Jeff) and raising his beautiful family.

Wes will be sadly missed by his Mom, Marion and Dad, Joe; father-in-law, Renato; siblings: Lynne (Alf and Sam), Janet (Jay, Lindsay, Mark, Megan and Haley), Kirk (Sharon, Evan and Jake), and Tyler (Jen); brothers-in-law, Robert (Linda) and John (Kristyn, Jess, Kev and Ava).

He reconnected with his best friend, Chris Robert, after separate paths in life, and was grateful to have reconnected with him in Ottawa. And to many, many, neighbours and friends that became our family in Kingston and Ottawa. Wes loved you all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London.

If you wish, you can make a contribution to a sport that he loved and spent many weekends at the arena with Carly and the family, South Side Snipers Ringette Team. E-transfers may be sent to isapou@hotmail.com or make a cheque payable to Isabelle Lachapelle.

 

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My heart is broken. I will always remember our meals and chats in Ottawa as well as all the cottage memories over the years. I will also always remember Aunt Viv and Uncle Wes hiding outside the bedroom door at the cottage, waiting to scare the bejesus out of 3yr old me when I tried to get out of bed 😂 He will be missed 💔

~ Lindsay Davis

So sad to hear this news. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

~ Cliff and Debbie Wardle

Vivian, we are so sorry to hear of Wes’s sudden passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

~ Prov and Frances Lovarco

Dearest Viv,Carly and Jeff Wes was always a quiet, steadfast, and welcoming presence…. We will all miss him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Ginnie Vrooman

Vivian, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Wes. Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and those family and friends affected by this loss.

~ Denise and Fred Elzinga

Vivian, so sorry to hear of the passing of Wes. Please accept my deepest sympathies for you and your family at this most difficult time.

~ Ed Chlebowski

Vivian, thinking of you at this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

~ Maria Imerti

Vivian and family. We were very sad to hear the news of Wes. He was a wonderful man and a joy to be around. We wish you great strength at this time and wanted you to know we were thinking of you.

~ Mark and Shelley Murray

Vivian, please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family .

~ Steve Bookman

Marion & Family, Sincere condolences for your loss. Patti Fitzmaurice

~ Patti Fitzmaurice

Vivian… shocked and saddened to hear of Wes passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you and all the family at this difficult time. May he Rest in Peace Tony & Donna

~ Tony & Donna Parisi

Dear Lynne, Alf, and family, I am so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. May memories comfort you.

~ Jacqueline Sabourin

Vivian and family, we were so shocked to hear of Wes’ passing. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family. We have so many great memories of ringette tournaments and competitive games! Our hearts and many hugs go out to you all.

~ Gary and Franki Olson

Services for Joseph “Wes” Wesley Donaldson

Celebration of Life will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

December 14, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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