Obituary for Daniel Willis Fox
FOX, Daniel “Willis”
May 24, 1935 – October 18, 2019
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Willis Fox, beloved husband, father, brother, pop, great-poppy and uncle. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and was welcomed into heaven by his granddaughter, Charity. Wonderful husband for 61 years to Joan (Harper). Loving father to Rick (Donna), Mark, Lisa and Todd (Bettina). Cherished pop to Jordan (Hilary), Taylor, Daniel (Nicole), Madison, Montana, Cole, Reed, and great-poppy to Emily, Connor and Cayden. Survived by sister Mary-Lou Gravelle (Bert) and sisters-in-law Eunice, Maida and Shirley. Predeceased by brothers Austin, Arnold, Keith, Ron and Raymond. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. His gentle, loving soul will be missed by all. A funeral service will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 3977 Sydenham Road, Railton, Ontario on Friday October 25, 2019 at 2:00pm. Following the service we welcome you to join us in celebrating his life at Rivendell Golf Course 7359 Highway 38, Verona, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L1 would be appreciated by the family.
May 24, 1935 – October 18, 2019
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Willis Fox, beloved husband, father, brother, pop, great-poppy and uncle. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and was welcomed into heaven by his granddaughter, Charity. Wonderful husband for 61 years to Joan (Harper). Loving father to Rick (Donna), Mark, Lisa and Todd (Bettina). Cherished pop to Jordan (Hilary), Taylor, Daniel (Nicole), Madison, Montana, Cole, Reed, and great-poppy to Emily, Connor and Cayden. Survived by sister Mary-Lou Gravelle (Bert) and sisters-in-law Eunice, Maida and Shirley. Predeceased by brothers Austin, Arnold, Keith, Ron and Raymond. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. His gentle, loving soul will be missed by all. A funeral service will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 3977 Sydenham Road, Railton, Ontario on Friday October 25, 2019 at 2:00pm. Following the service we welcome you to join us in celebrating his life at Rivendell Golf Course 7359 Highway 38, Verona, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L1 would be appreciated by the family.