David Wesley Kinsman

Mr. David Wesley Kinsman, 74, of Emo, Ont., and formerly of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2002 in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital—McKellar Site.
He was born Feb. 8, 1928 to Merritt and Hilda Kinsman in Fort William, Ont.
Wesley received his education at Franklin Street Public and Selkirk High Schools. He was a proud member of the 66th Air Cadet Squadron during World War II.
On April 28, 1956, he married Evelyn Sample, who remained his sweetheart for 46 years.
Early employment included his job as a lineman for Fort William Hydro and then he went on to be an electrician at Great Lakes Paper (Bowater) for 30 years, retiring in 1988.
He was a member of IBEW Local 1565 and a former member of the Fort William Curling Club. He also was an adherent of First Presbyterian Church.
Wesley was an avid gardener and fisherman, and also enjoyed camping and time spent with the family at camp. He was a great fan of his children and later his grandchildren, supporting their sporting events, academic achievements, and musical accolades.
After Evelyn’s retirement in 2000, they retired to the family farm on Hart Road in Chapple Municipality, and enjoyed the quiet countryside and many friendships.
Wesley is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; son, Thomas (Linda) and family, Robert, Bryan, and Sherri-Lyn; son, Ian (Vikki) and family, Laura and Lisa; daughter, Kathleen Ott (Werner) and family, Erika and Megan; and son, Philip (companion Heather).
He also is survived by brother-in-law, Robert Southall (nephew Mark); niece, Brenda (Warren) Buttars, nephew, Jim Sample; and other relatives.
He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Shirley Southall; and granddaughter, Hannah Kinsman.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 13, 2002 at First Presbyterian Church in Thunder Bay.
A memorial service was held Saturday, June 15, 2002 in the Chapple Municipal Hall, both conducted by Rev. M. McLennan.
Interment was in Chapple Cemetery in Barwick.
Pallbearers were Derek and David Buttars, David Niven, Jack Kallos, Robert and Bryan Kinsman, Jim Sample, Robert and James Gibson, and Glen Hart.
Attending from out-of-town were Jim Sample from Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Riel, Robert Kinsman, and Cristal Leochko from Winnipeg.