Thackeray – Henry Wilson Thackeray, beloved husband of Caroline Thackeray of Brooks, passed away in Brooks on November 8th, 2004 at the age of 79 years. He is survived by his loving family, wife Caroline; daughter Colleen (Victor) Smith of Edmonton; son Barry (Audrey) of Brooks; son Rory (Valorie) of Peck Lake, Saskatchewan; son Darrell (Jackie) of Kindersley, Saskatchewan; son Craig (Connie) of Okotoks; son Duane (Tanya) of Widewater, Alberta; 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Wilson was born on July 31st, 1925 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and married Caroline Erick on June 13th, 1949. They farmed at Goodwater, Saskatchewan from 1949 until moving to Weyburn in the fall of 1975. After retiring from farming Wilson filled his time driving a school bus and the hockey bus for many years. He was a life time member of the Royal Canadian Legion – South Saskatchewan Branch #306. Wilson was a long time member of the Weyburn Red Wing Hockey Club and volunteered his services at many arenas helping players and coaches. One could find him traveling many hours to attend a grandson or granddaughters hockey or ringette game. Wilson loved to curl and golf in his younger days. His last few years he enjoyed spending time at the Pioneer Village and Legion playing cards and crib with his friends. Wilson was predeceased by his parents, brothers Joe and Colin and his sister Ruth. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 12th from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Brooks. Rev Father Vincent Tuan Ha officiated. Honorary Pallbearers were all Wilson’s family and friends. Active Pallbearers were Darcy Smith, Wade Thackeray, Garett Thackeray, Corbin Thackeray, Dylan Thackeray, Cody Thackeray and Kellan Thackeray. In memory of Wilson, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, #102 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8. Arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Telephone 362-4636 or (866) 362-4652.
