Woosnam Thomas Walter

WOOSNAM, Walter 'Walt' Thomas - London. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Thomas Woosnam, 1944-2016, at home on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, in the care of his loving wife, Patricia, after battling cancer for several months. Born in London, Walt was the son of Edythe Irene Walters and the late Morgan Thomas Woosnam. Walt was a hard worker and was a heavy equipment operator for many years before retiring. He enjoyed camping, playing cards and maintaining his home. He will be remembered by family and friends for being kind hearted and most of the time, easy going. In addition to his wife, Patricia Woosnam and his mother, Edythe Woosnam, Walter is survived by his daughter, Cheryl; granddaughter, Nicole; great-granddaughter, Emily and brother, Robert (Gill) Woosnam. He will also be sadly missed by his stepchildren, Pam, Bill (Juanita) and Heather (Nigel); Walter was better known as "Bunka" to his step-grandchildren, Jeffery, Jessy, Miranda, Antonia, Emily, Anthony and Tyra; great- grandchildren, Landon, Quinn and Berlynn; as well as other family members and close friends. Visitation for the late Walter 'Walt' Thomas Woosnam will be held today (Fri., Oct. 7) at Brock & Visser Funeral Home, Thamesford 177 Dundas St., Thamesford, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate the life of Walt will be on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at 10 a.m in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. Following the service everyone is invited to the reception at Thamesford Community Centre. Private family interment will take place in Pier Community Funeral Home, Eternal Memorial Gardens, Sydney, Nova Scotia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Walt may be made to a cancer charity of your choice. We, the family want to give a special thank you to everyone who had Walter in their prayers. We also want to give a much thanks to Dr. Stack family doctor and palliative care and Dr. Izawa (Urologiest) also the palliative care staff for the care given to Walter during his time of need. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Brock & Visser Funeral Home, Thameford. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com. REST IN PEACE WALTER, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Visitation Details

Friday, October 7th, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Thamesford Chapel

Friday, October 7th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Thamesford Chapel

Service Details

Saturday, October 8th, 2016 10:00am, Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Thamesford Chapel