Vivian Wilson

WILSON, Vivian - passed away peacefully in Ottawa on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Vivian May Wilson (nee Anderson) wife of the late Ronald Wilson. Mother of Geraldine Morrison (Larry), Princeton ON; Christopher Wilson (Carolyne), Ottawa; Michael Wilson (Joan), Kingston; Patricia Brown (Gerry), Ottawa; and Angela Robichaud (Gerald), Meteghan River NS. Beloved grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Noreen Nolan (late Wilfred), Toronto. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Jennie Anderson (nee Cole), sister Jean Chittick and brothers George and Ryerson Anderson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Respecting Vivian's wishes there will be no visitation. However, a memorial service will be held at the Petawawa Presbyterian Church, 24 Ethel St., Petawawa, on Saturday, January 24 at 11:00am. Born in Shanghai, China to missionary parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Anderson, Vivian spent her first 10 years nourished by the United Church mission community of West China. Her formative years were in Toronto, where she met her husband Ron and had five children. After moving to Petawawa in the mid '70s, Vivian remained devoted to her children and grandchildren, and became very active in her Church, especially in the choir. She attended the Women's Group and Bible study class, and never missed an opportunity to donate her time and talents to Church fundraisers. At home in Petawawa, she loved the sound of the roaring river and never tired of what Mother Nature presented on the property, from rare birds to bears and herds of deer on the front lawn. But by far her greatest passion was her family, and her love for them will forever be her legacy. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Ronald, at the Ramsayville Cemetery in south Ottawa at a future date. As an expression of sympathy, donations on her behalf to her Church (Petawawa Presbyterian) would be appreciated. Online condolences/ donations are available at www.mdbfuneralhome.com.