Wilfred Rousseau

July 26, 1929 - February 7, 2019

Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019 with his family at his side in London, Ontario at 89 years of age. Loving and devoted husband of the late Jackie (nee Rhody-2016). Dear father of Lorraine (Larry) Lemmon and Eric (Michelle) Rousseau. Treasured grandfather of Cory (Rae-Anne), Justin and D.J. Rousseau. Great-grandfather of Kelsea, Charlotte and Isaac. Survived by his sister Isabelle (Jim) Bastien. Predeceased by his five siblings. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Victoria Hospital in London. Our dad was such a kind and thoughtful man always assisting anyone in need. He will also be missed by his many friends at the Iler Lodge Retirement Home. Wilfred retired from the City of Windsor after many years serving as an operator in pollution control. He was a long-time member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Essex and St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone. Wilfred is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers Sunday at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, family and friends are invited to meet at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S, Essex) after 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Cross. You may share memories and offer condolences at www.kennedyfh.com Donate online: https://www.redcross.ca/