WILCOCKS - Larry At University Hospital on Sunday, October 25, 2009, Larry Wilcocks in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Rita
(Grubb) Wilcocks (Dec. 19, 2006). Dearly loved father of Karrin, Lorinda aka "Lori", Wendy (Fred), and Corinne. Grandfather of Tiffany (Dave), Amberly, Jesse, Rebecca, Jereme and Melissa, and great-grandfather of Brooklyn. Larry served four years in the Royal Canadian Airforce as a spitfire pilot and was part of the weather recon. flight that delayed D-Day due to inclement weather in the English Channel. He was a member of the 427 Wing RCAFC Wing at Crumlin (London) and a very active member with the Optimist Club of Fanshawe, and the Legion where he was a member of the London Dart League for many years. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St., where the Funeral Service will be conducted in the Chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brian McKay officiating.
Private interment Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association. Online condolences at www.oneilfuneralhome.cap
Dad left us peacefully but still with clarity and his sense of humour to the very end. He was a man who felt he lived a charmed life, but in reality he charmed the lives of those who knew him. We will miss him deeply.