It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of William Alexander Selkirk on May 8th, 2023 at the Ottawa General Hospital. He died suddenly, after a brief illness. William was beloved by his entire family. Brothers: Don (Heather), Roland (Pattie) and Gordon (Helen), and their families: Andrew & Christina (Megan, Emily, Ava, Ethan), Teena & Alex (Amelia, Jillian), Don Jr. & Cathy (Evan, Jason), Angela & Paul (Dylan, Rhys), and Richard (Austin). Willie will also be missed by Jennifer and many other family and friends.
Fifty years ago, Willie was in an accident that left him a quadriplegic but, despite this, he lived a great life, filled with accomplishments, 35 years of which were lived in his beloved Daly Co-op in Ottawa. Willie worked for 25 years for Transport Canada. He was also, among his many talents, a computer programmer, avid photographer, an accomplished artist, and had a wicked wit and sense of humour. He was a model of loyalty, proved by his tenacious support of his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs!
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel United Church or charity of your choice in Willie's name.
A funeral service will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on 2023-05-22 at Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, K1G 1N7. A reception will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on 2023-05-22 at Daly Co-op, 2410 Southvale Cres, Ottawa, K1B 5K2
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Rest in peace William! Thank you for all the fun times over the years! You made everyone laugh and smile! My favorite times were going over family history and photos together and sharing facts and stories. Your insight has forever been helpful. See you again someday soon! Bless xoxo
Thank you for showing the world that life doesn't end when you sustain an injury. There are always things to be grateful for.