Michael (Sam) John Wilby

1951 ~ 2013

Mike (Sam) lost his long and courageous battle with cancer at the Beausejour Hospital at the age of 61.  He is survived by his wife Donna of 40 years, his son Jonathon (Aimee), grandchildren Alicia, Dallas, Jace, and Lainey; son James, grandchildren Austin, Alexis and Nathan.

Mike was predeceased by his father and mother John and Olga Wilby, and his father in-law John Duguid.

Mike was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Weston, where he met his wife Donna.  He was very proud of his Weston heritage.  He used to shop at the local dump, which is how the nickname Sam came about.  His mother called him Sam Sam the garbage man, which from that point on he was known as Sam by his family and close friends.

Sam was a boilermaker/welding instructor for 35 years with Canadian Pacific Railway (Weston Shops).  There was nothing Sam couldn’t fix or make as long as he knew it would save him a buck.  He was an outdoorsman and loved wildlife.  He loved his ferrets, Freddy and Dooker.  He enjoyed camping and hunting but his real passion was for fishing.

After his retirement he loved walking and riding his bike around Tyndall, MB, where he resided for 34 years.  He made many great friends on his journeys around town which he cherished.

The family would like to thanks Dr. Szaky, Dr. Schmidt and all the wonderful, caring and compassionate staff of the Beausejour Hospital during his final time.  Also, the family would like to thank his sister Corky, brother in-law Bob Hayden, sister in-law Heather and brother in-law Glen Watson for all their help and support during this difficult time.

Sam’s wishes were not to have a funeral service, but rather a small family gathering.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on his behalf to the Beausejour Hospital, Box 1178, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or to www.manitobaferrets.ca or contact The Shelter at (204) 661-1389.

Sam, I love you with all my heart, forever and always. Love, Donna

Everyone has a father but not everyone has a Dad.

You were the best Dad ever.  Love, Jon and James

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