It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of our dad, on October 5th, 2022. Born in Westmount, he was the son of the late David W. Pentecost and the late Helen Lamont Pentecost. Dad was predeceased by his loving wife Mildred in 1992.
Dad worked at Lipton’s Scrapyard in Sydney for many years, he also worked many, many years at Holy Rosary Parish. Dad helped families in need through the Christian service committee created by himself, he also volunteered with the Cancer Society and the Justice Society. Dad loved hunting and fishing in his younger years, and worked as a backyard mechanic all his life.
Dad also served in the army. Dad was known for his love of playing the guitar, which he loved to do for all his family and friends. He loved playing with his best friends Jimmy MacDonald and Charlie Hillier.
He is survived by his children; Doreen (Stephen), Mark (Laura Lee), Rosemary (Curtis), Wilfred (Lorraine), Ernie (Gwen), Marie, Bernard, Arthur, Francis and Thelma. Wilfred is predeceased by his siblings; Charles, Duncan, Jim, Arthur, Bill, Francis, Mary and Judy, as well as children Theresa and Russell, son in law Donnie Martin, daughter in law Trudy Feener and grandson Ray.
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, his great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wawer and the nursing staff of the veterans wing at Harbourview Hospital. Donations in Wilfred’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.
A visitation will be held at TW Curry Parkview Chapel on Wednesday Oct 12th, 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday Oct 13th 11am, at Holy Rosary Parish in Westmount, Fr. Doug Murphy officiating. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery. To leave memories and condolences please visit www.twcurry.com.
