WHEELER IVOR Frenchman’s Cove, NL December 25th, 1930 - December 22nd, 2008 Passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Ivor Wheeler after a short illness in his 78th year, with his devoted wife of 52 years Jean (nee Strickland) by his side. Also left to mourn his six children he adored; Jacqueline Wheeler, Sharon (Doug) Hillyer, Danny (Patsy), Joanne Wheeler, Michelle (Pat) Vaters and Gerry (Amanda), his six beautiful grandchildren who were the lights of his life; Jeremy and Danielle Wheeler, Luke and Brett Hillyer, Colby Vaters and Brady Wheeler, brothers: Jerome (Beatrice), Tom (Sonya), Vincent (Peter), sister Marie Lawson and sister-in-law Marina Sheppard. Also a large circle of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Hubert and Edna Wheeler, brothers Roy and Ronnie, sister Mary, parents-in-law Silas and Dorothy Strickland and brother-in-law Gerald Sheppard. Ivor proudly served his Country during the Korean War in the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). He was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion and deciated to ensuring the longevitey of this wonderful organization. The family will be receiving friends at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street on Saturday, December 27th and Sunday, December 28th from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will take place at St. Ambrose Anglican Church, John’s Beach on Monday, December 29th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Nellie Thomas officiating. Cremation will take place after the funeral service with a private burial to follow at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations can be made to St. Ambrose Anglican Church or the Palliative Care Unit of Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donations may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.