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Peacefully, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Lynne Fletcher who pre-deceased him in June 2022. Loving father of Carl, Cameron (Deb), Laurie Wilstermann and Blair. Cherished grandfather of Tristin (Phil), Ashley (Damian) Wesolowski, Chase (Amber), Kyle (Charlotte) Wilstermann, David (Lina) Wilstermann, Christa, Cassidy, Jordan, Aydan, Brandon and Marissa. Great-grandfather to Emerson Godbout, Crewe Walker, Liv Walker, Madison Wesolowski, Jakub Wesolowski, Carson, Sydney, Wesley, Ashton Wilstermann, Ivy Wilstermann, Jay Wilstermann and Aya Wilstermann. Son of the late Carold and Katherine Fletcher. Gil was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and headed to Eastern Ontario where he started his career with Rexall drugs as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, then branched into Consolidated FastFrate as Vice President of operations both in Toronto, Ontario. His career changed paths and he decided to join St. Clair paint and wallpaper as a franchisee in Ottawa and opened 3 additional stores in Ottawa. Gil decided on early retirement at 55 years of age, and after a short term in retirement decided to move onto the water in Westport, Ontario to settle. After a short stint in retirement, he longed to continue in business as he was an entrepreneur with a dedicated taste for business and operations. Gil then decided to open and successfully ran the Army Surplus warehouse located in Kingston, Ontario for many years. The final stop after official retirement was Cobourg, Ontario where he lived for the past 14 years with his predeceased wife Katherine Lynne Fletcher. Gil was driven by business and succeeding in all aspects of business to provide the care, service and compassion to customers that filtered to his family. That passion carried forward into all his four children who all have successful careers. Three of them own and operate their own businesses to this day falling in his footsteps. Gil was a driver, an ambitious business operator who demonstrated that hard work pays off and through his charm and dedication to his friends and family he was the “Fletch” that will forever be in our hearts. A private family service will take place. Donations to the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre.
We were very saddened to learn of both Lynn and Gil,s passing. Our friendship of over 60 years was very important to us. Our condolences to their extended family. Rest In Peace.❤️
My deepest condolences to Carl, Cam, Laurie and Blair (and families). So many fond memories with your family at Thanksgiving getaways, May 24 pool parties in Mississauga and visits to Ottawa. So sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad. They will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you.
I am ao sorry to hear of you dad's passing he was a wonderfulman I enjoyed our conversations we had at Palisades and making his day with treats. My condolences to all❤️
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Carl, Cam, Laurie and Blair, may you cherish all the memories you had with both of your wonderful parents. We all were blessed to have them in our lives. Much love to all of you.
It is with great sadness to lose our lifetime friend. From Saskatoon, Mississauga, Lakefield, Ottawa, Westport..so many wonderful times together and special memories. Our deepest condolences to Carl, Cameron, Laurie and Blair and your extended families at this very sad time. May you rest I. Peace Gil..you will be truly missed by all who knew you😢💗
I am so sorry for your loss Keep your memories strong! God Bless 🙏 Rest Peacefully Fletch! You were a pleasure to assist at Palisades 😔 Your missed dearly my friend and now your with your beautiful wife⚘⚘
I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your father, Carl. A hard working, successful man. You seem to be cut from the same cloth! - Woodstock, Ontario
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the family during this hard time.
Dear Laurie My thoughts are with you and your family during this challenging time of losing your Dad, your rock. You’ll always be his princess Sending you hugs your way Take care
My deepest condolences to Laurie and her Family. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember someone who was so close to you. With all my Love Paula Norton
Laurie and family, sorry for your loss. Laurie I know your dad was your rock and always there for you. He will always be looking down on you. Never forget all the memories you have of him. All the stories you shared over the years, he sounded like an amazing dad 🤗
So sorry to learn of Gil’s passing, it was such a pleasure to have known him, he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sincerely, Kathy Sedgwick
It is with sincere thoughts and condolences we read of the passing of your dad Carl, may he R.I.P.
sorry to hear of your loss Carl may he rest in peace
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father Carl my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ann
Carl and family our condolences on the passing of your father.
Sending our deepest Condolences to Laurie, Carole, Cam and Blair ( and all of their families) I have fond memories of Uncle Gil from when I was a child..He was always loud, outgoing and.fun!! May HE R.I.P. Sincerely Jacquie & Family
Carl Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Ross & Susan
Carl and family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Back in the 90's I worked for Gil at the Army Surplus along with Bob and James. It was a wonderful time. He was always fair and direct. If you were being stupid he didn't dance around but let you know what you were doing and how to correct it. He had plenty of knowledge to share and I did learn quite a bit from him. Because of his intensive nature, I now have a compulsion to fold clothes and straighten shelves in a certain way...Thanks for that Gil. Years later the experience of working for Gil has never left me. He made a positive difference in my life and he will be well remembered.
Carl & family we are saddened by your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts, may he RIP