It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing of my father William Trevor Wilson on September 27th, 2024 at the age of 73.
Trevor is lovingly remembered by his daughter Lauren Breakwell (Landon); grandchildren; Emily and Thomas Breakwell; sister Maybeth Riley nee Wilson. As well as many friends and friends here in Edmonton and in Carrickfergus. Trevor was predeceased his parents Willian Tuff Wilson and Mary Linden Wilson nee Ross.
Trevor was born on December 25th, 1950 in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. UK. Entering the British Army in 1968 to the Regiment of the Royal Engineers, specializing in live high voltage, then leaving the army in 1976. In 1977 he immigrated to Edmonton September 1977 to work for Alberta Power for 20 years. Trevor was responsible for the first ever construct of the Power Grind between the Alberta & Saskatchewan. Trevor became lecturer at NAIT teaching in the Electrical Department. Devoting 15 years to the program until his early retirement due to ill health.
Trevor was diagnosed with Dementia in 2012 then in December of 2023 with stage 4 lung cancer.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at the University of Alberta Hospital Emergency Department, with their extraordinary efforts to keep Trevor comfortable in his final hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directly to either of the following charities. The Alberta Cancer Foundation, The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and The Edmonton Fire Fighter Burn Treatment Society. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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