Willie is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 41 years Jennifer; his son Shawn; his daughter Stacie (Jesse Cross); his Granddaughter and “Apple of his Eye” Flora Cross; his three brothers: Gord (Crystal), Hugh (Maria) and Ray McSwain; the Larocque family (who were like a second family to Willie); and the Spence family, as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his family members: Harriet Mercredi, John Cree, Nora McSwain, Lawrence Spence, Lisa McSwain.
Willie was born, raised and lived most of his life in the Northwest Territories, until his retirement in 2018. Willie and Jennifer then moved to Stony Plain, Alberta to enjoy warmer temperatures. He was an avid hockey, golf and men’s fastball enthusiast and enjoyed spending time outdoors or with friends around a fire pit.
As per Willie’s request, a Celebration of his Life will take place later in the Summer of 2025.