Hugh William Wilson

Hugh William Wilson (1922 - 2025) At the remarkable age of 102(.82) years old, Hugh William Wilson passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at Westminster in St. Augustine, Florida. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Hugh was a man of great vitality, resilience, and unwavering faith. He remained active and engaged in life until his final days, a testament to his enduring spirit and strong will. Hugh spent his early years moving frequently but held fond memories of his childhood in Alvinston, Ontario. In 1947, he married the love of his life, Adele, beginning a lifelong partnership built on love and faith. Together, they raised four children: Robin, Catherine, Graham, and Jennifer. A proud graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Hugh earned a degree in Engineering Physics and remained a dedicated alumnus. His career began at the Canadian Research Council in Ottawa before he joined the historic Avro Arrow project, contributing to Canada’s legendary jet fighter-interceptor. In the 1960s, as part of the Canadian Brain Drain, he moved his family to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he played a key role in aerospace advancements, including the development of lunar devices left on the moon during the Apollo missions. After the Apollo era, Hugh transitioned to the automotive industry, joining General Motors. His engineering and writing skills helped introduce word processing to his division, marking one of many accomplishments before his retirement in 1988. Hugh was predeceased by his parents, David and Anne Wilson, his sister Katherine Hancock, his wife Adele Wilson, and his daughter Jennifer Wilson. He is survived by his children, Robin Wilson, Catherine (John) Shoulders, and Graham Wilson, as well as eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. For 22 years, Hugh was a beloved member of the Glenmoore/Westminster community, where his kindness and wisdom left a lasting impact. He was deeply loved by the staff, who returned his warmth in countless ways. A celebration of life will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Wesminster Chapel, 235 Towerview Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to either the Team Member Scholarship Fund or the Employee Holiday Fund at Westminster St. Augustine, in memory of Hugh Wilson. For donations to the Team Member Scholarship Fund, please make checks out to Westminster Community Foundation, and address to: Westminster Saint Augustine, 235 Towerview Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092 – ATTN: Foundation. For donations to the Employee Holiday Fund at Westminster St. Augustine, please make checks out to: Resident Council, and address to: Westminster Saint Augustine, 235 Towerview Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092 – ATTN: Resident Council

Hugh William Wilson

June 2, 1922 - March 29, 2025