Passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, May 4, 2012 of Exeter in his 89th year. Dear husband of Grace A. (Upshall) Adkins. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 16, 2012. Father of Dianne and Bill Dietrich of Waterloo, Bruce and partner Brett McLennan of Kitchener, Audrey and Peter Dakin of London and Sueanne Adkins of Exeter. Grandfather of Tim and Rosie Dietrich, Christopher Dietrich; Lauren Dakin and Gregory Dakin and great-grandpa Wilmer to Vanessa and Charlotte Dietrich. Brother of Stewart and Janice of Winnipeg, Jack of Clinton and Donald and Diane of Sarnia. Brother-in-law of Joyce Adkins, Margaret Upshall, Elaine Harburn, Bob Upshall and Jeanette Clarke, Doug and Faye Upshall and Don and Betty Upshall. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Violet (Fuss) Adkins, brother Howard, sister Shirley Powell and her husband Ernie, brothers-in-law Jack Upshall and Don Harburn and sister-in-law Beverly Adkins and Kay Cook.
Wilmer drove a transport truck for Hensall Co-Op, Guenther Tuckey and Laidlaw Transport. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge #67 for 73 years. He enjoyed curling, lawn bowling and watching his grandchildren’s sports.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main), Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating.
There will be an Oddfellows Service in the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM.
Interment Staffa Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, the Exeter United Church or Camp Trillium-Childhood Cancer Support (Garratt’s Island Capital Fund) would be appreciated by the family.
Wilmer (Wimp) Emanuel Adkins
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Marilyn Waldeck
Grace and Family
I was saddened today to hear of the loss of Wilmer. I am thinking of all of you at this time and hope that all the good memories you hold as a family will lighten the path for you in the days to come.
Marilyn Waldeck
Elaine Baynham
Dear Grace and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Wimp was a great guy and will be sadly missed!
Susan Oke
Dear Grace,
I am so sorry to hear about Wilmer. May all of your happy memories help you and your family through this sad time.
Fondest regards,
Susan
Ross and Marlene Mathers
Dear Grace and Family: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of a dear husband and father. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Flo and Jack Underwood
Dear Grace and Family.
Our condolences on the passing of Wilmer. We remember our association with you and the family in Exeter. Specifically times at the area for figure Skating. I enjoyed many chats with Wilmer.
Remember the good times of a life well lived.
Regards Flo and Jack Underwood and Family
Jo Anne Fordham and Michael Adkins
Dear Aunt Grace and Children,
Mike is on his way, perhaps driving one of Uncle Wilmer’s old routes, but with my mother’s situation I cannot leave now. Bruce and Audrey and families, I believe you know that should you ever want to come to Vicksburg you are welcome, but it is true for all of you. I know Mike always felt that he was always welcome at Uncle Wilmer’s; your husband and dad will be dearly missed by all, and keenly so by more than you might guess. Some people are just in a class by themselves, and he is one of them.
Love,
Jo Anne
Janet Buchanan
Grace and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will also have fond memories of Wilmer…
Renee and Mike Wills
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and your family and we are keeping you in our daily prayers.
These beautiful pictures you have posted will forever be a reminder of the wonderful times you have had with your dad. Lots of love.
Renée
Don Cookson
Dear Bruce and Family
Sorry to hear your father has passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Don Cookson
Maary Thompson
Grace and family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of husband, father and grandfather. Treasure your memories. He will be missed seeing him around town.
Mary
Cheryl Becker (Dowson)
Dear Adkins family
I was so saddened to read of Wilmer’s passing. As a child, I spent a great deal of time in the Adkins home. Always felt warm and welcomed. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Big hugs to all.
Liz Campbell(Giffin)
My deepest sympathy on your loss of “Wimpy” I worked with Wilmer years ago at Laidlaw Transport and I am sure he will be missed by all.
Thinking of you all
Liz Campbell
Vera Armstrong
Grace, Sueanne and family; Thinking of you at this time of sorrow, may all the special memories bring comfort during this difficult time
Vera
Sharon & Brain Diehl
Dear Audrey, Pete, Lauren & Greg,
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. You’re in our thoughts as you go through his very difficult time.
Sharon, Brian, Amber & Chelsea
SEXSMITH PILOTS LIMITED
Dear Grace and family.
On behalf of the pilots and all Wilmers friends at Sexsmith airport please accept our most sincere condolences on his passing. He was one of us and we will miss him greatly. Our thoughts are with you on this sad occasion.
Ron Helm for
Sexsmith Pilots Limited
Steve and Karen Tiffin
Diane, Bill and family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We remember him well from when the kids played hockey together, he was such an avid fan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives.
Bill and Donna Perry
Grace and family – Sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest synpathy.
Bill and Donna
Tina Hayes
To Audrey (and Peter): I enjoyed seeing the very nice photos of your family. Sorry for your loss–hold on to all the happy memories.
Tina
Joyce Baptie
Grace and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Joyce Baptie
Dennis and Barb Powell
Sending our love and condolence to Aunt Grace and all of the family.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Tom and I wish to offer our sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Leonor Brockwell
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Take care my friend, Dianne and please kiss your mom for me.
Leonor and the staff at St. Agnes.
Laurie Paciocco
Hi Bruce (& Brett) Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting your Dad and do not know your extended family, you spoke so often of them in the past couple of years when we worked together I feel like I do. In readying the write up with such family history and reviewing the photos, it is obvious that your parents raised a family to be close and having celebrated a 60th wedding anniversary certainly a committed family man…a wonderful legacy considering today’s statistics! Please know that I am sorry for your loss and wish you and your family peace after such a difficult time these past few weeks. Your friend, Laurie
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Grace, Dianne,Bruce Audrey and Sueanne:
We are sorry to learn of Wilmer’s passing. So many memories of him at the Curling Club, Sexsmith Airport, Pig tail suppers and at the coffee shop.. His love was his family and anything to do with trucking and dancing..
He will be missed.
Jack Smith
It was with sorrow I read Wilmer has passed away and my condolences Grace to you and all the family.
Few of us now left from SS3 school days.
Kendra & Gord Craig
Our deepest condolences to the whole Adkins family. Many great memories of the friendly, welcome atmosphere that Grace and Wimp showed to all friends who came and went from their home.
Lori and Brent Clarke
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you.
The Middletons
Grace, Sueanne and family. We are so sorry to hear of Wilmer’s passing. He was such a fabulous part of our Sanders Street family for so many years. Memories that neither Gary nor I will ever forget. Know he’s in a better place. Our hearts and prayers are with each and every one of you in this very difficult time.
Gary, Jo-Ann, Marshall & Katie
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Grace and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times and Wilmer will live forever in your hearts
Dianne