Chuck Wakelam

Phillip Charles (Chuck) Wakelam

September 27, 1931- August 20, 2025

With a heavy heart I announce the passing of my dad unexpectedly  on August 20, 2025 at home. He was survived by his daughter  Tracey (Corey Gemmill) his  grandchildren Tori and Andy (Sarah).   He is preceded by his wife Ethel (Sim).  By his parents Ernie and Bessie Wakelam. His brother Allan and his sister Phyllis (Mullen).

He is survived by his He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Thank you to Kathryn  and Kyle the wonderful Psw‘s who were  my right hand. Thank you to Amanda and Patty Dawson his special friend.

Dad loved the outdoors. He went into the bush at 17 and never looked back.

He ran the mill in Davidson Quebec for 41 years and then came down to run the lumber division at EB Eddy Forest products in Ottawa. He loved curling but his passion was golf.  Like he said many times he was born on a golf course (9th hole of the Mackellar) and died on a golf course the 15th at Rivendell.

My dad was fiercely independent and some would say stubborn but also had a very big heart. His spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.

Dad loved nothing better than to have visitors and chat Or give a couple of golf lessons. He loved when the grandkids  kept him on his toes and kept him young.You are missed beyond belief. My dad did not want a wake or funeral. For those who  want to make a donation he loved animals.  A private family burial will take place at a later date.

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