Obituary of Walter Wren

The family sadly announces Walt's peaceful passing in his 83rd year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Betty (Sharpe), his children Denise, Debbie (Steve Lloyd), Doug (Mary Ellen), and David (Kelly Lalonde), and his stepchildren Greg Sharpe (Nancy), Joe Sharpe (Janet), and Kathy Brouwer (Ted). He will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, as well as his brother-in-Iaw and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Walt Is predeceased by his late wife Marnie, brother Frank, and sisters May and Eileen. Walt was born in Sarnia and obtained his medical degree from UWO. He raised his family and practiced medicine for twenty years in the town of Harrow. He became the Director of Student Health at the University of Windsor for the next 20 years of his career, and then retired to part-time pension assessor for the Department of Veterans Affairs. He served as past Chief of Staff at Grace Hospital in Windsor, past president of the Essex County Medical Society, was a founding member of the OMA, and was the recipient of a life-time achievement award by the OMA. His sense of humour and empathetic counseling to his patients were his special gifts. He served as a dedicated volunteer on the Board of Directors of many local organizations, and was proud to be a Rotarian and was a member of the Windsor Rotary Club chapter 1918 and was a long-time member of the Harrow Rotary Club. He was an accomplished musician, pianist, and choir director. Of all his many accomplishments, the greatest was the loving kindness he demonstrated every day to family, friends, and all who knew him. This legacy will be cherished by all of us. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday April 13, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at SMITH FAMILY CENTRE, 1576 London Line, Sarnia (located directly in front of Smith Funeral Home) Family and friends will also be received on Wednesday April 14,20I0 from 7:00 - 9:00 p. m. at GERALD A. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 197 King St. West. Harrow. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday. April 15, 2010 at the Harrow United Church at 11:00 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospice Sarnia,Harrow United Church or Charity of your choice. Cheques only please.