James Peter "Noel (08/25/2014) Wilson

Peacefully and surrounded by love and joy, the death occurred on Monday August 25, 2014 at the Kings County Memorial Hospital of James Peter “Noel’ Wilson in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Helen (nee MacEachern), and loving and joyful father “Daddy”of Paula Wilson-Walsh (Pius), Suzanne Carr (Jim), Jane Wilson and Mark Wilson. Loving grandfather (Ba) (Grampie) of Sam and Jed Walsh and Emily Jane and Alison Carr. Also survived by his loving sister, Frances Beazley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Albert and Jennie (nee Lonergan) Wilson, brothers, Dr. Albert Wilson (Josephine (nee Brown)), Lte.Edward (Ted) Wilson and sister Eileen (Disa) Wilson, as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law from the MacEachern family. 

Born in Charlottetown, PEI, Noel graduated from St Dunstan's. A great athlete and sports enthusiast, Noel played with the ‘Rugby Nomads’ while at St Dunstan’s and enjoyed hockey, tennis, swimming and loved a good game of table tennis with his sister, Fran. He was also part of the original planning group in the creation of the brudenell golf course.

On September 5, 1955, Noel and Helen married. They lived in Charlottetown and later settled in Cardigan, PEI to raise their four children. Noel was employed by the Canadian National Railway and was Station Master in Charlottetown, Cardigan and Souris. After working for CNR for 38 years he retired from CNR in 1983.

Noel dedicated his life to voluntary endeavors. His enthusiasm and vision have served to improve and develop the village of Cardigan and surrounding communities. Noel always believed in doing what you can to make the world a better place. In his own words “our world is made up of many communities and it is with community it all begins.” Noel served on the Cardigan Village Council for 28 years and all but two of those years as Council Chairperson. Many called him the “Mayor” of Cardigan. He served on the Executive of the PEI Federation of Municipalities for 18 years, Canadian Parks and Recreation for 12 years, many years on the Cardigan Recreation Committee, Community and Correctional Services, Lions Club Member, Knights of Columbus (fourth degree) and as a United Way Coordinator. He also served as a volunteer fireman, Red Cross Summer Swimming Coordinator and, in the early years, the “flooder and stove stoker” for the Cardigan Outdoor Rink.

Always quick with a smile, Noel could warm up a room with his signature laugh and joyful disposition. He always made people feel welcome especially with his solid hand shake. You will be deeply missed Noel “Daddy”, by family and friends. 

Resting at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Cardigan, for visitation on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm. Funeral mass to be celebrated at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Cardigan, on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 10:30 am. Interment in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Noel’s memory to All Saints Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Shore Funeral Home, Morell. Online condolences may be made to northshore@peifuneralcoops.com