Wilfred P. Surette
April 30, 1933 ~ June 6, 2021
Wilfred P. Surette, loving husband of Susan Surette, passed away at home on June 6, 2021. Born in Eel Brook, Nova Scotia, Wilfred was one of twelve siblings of the late John and Anne Surette.
Wilfred was an avid golfer and former member of Wenham Country Club. He also loved to spend time at his favorite place, Fox Hill Yacht Club in Saugus. He will be remembered as someone who loved to tell stories of his childhood, growing up in rural Nova Scotia. He was a great bowler and card player, enjoyed all sports, particularly hockey, and treasured the many hunting trips with family and friends in Cambridge, Maine. He was a person who truly loved his immediate and extended family more than anything in this world. Any time spent with a family member was a special time to him.
He is survived by his five children: William (Evangelyn) Surette of Ipswich, Shawn Surette of Lynn, Andree (Vincent) Thorne of Lynn, Therese (John) Collins of Beverly and Joseph (Tracy) of Georgetown and ten grandchildren: Marykate, Kevin, Justin, Eric, Linnea, Ryan, Caroline, Jake, Luke and Mary. Also surviving are his stepchildren Ellen (Lee) Wilson of Jupiter, FL; Kathy (Andy) Strutt of West Newbury; and Steven MacDonald of Danvers, along with grandchildren: Olivia, Grace, and Celia Wilson and Reese, and Maddox MacDonald. Wilfred is survived by his three sisters: Jeanette Gregory of Ipswich, Phyllis Gaudet of Beverly and Odile Surette of Middleton, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Wilfred was predeceased by his first wife Mary Catherine Surette, his brothers Peter, Roger, Hector, Nil and his sisters Lorraine, Rosalie, Hermeline, and Josephine.
Wilfred’s funeral service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-7PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA or a charity of one’s choice. For directions or to share an expression of sympathy with Wilfred’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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All of the Surrette family, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Willy was a wonder man and will be missed by all. My prayers and love go out to all of you. RIP uncle Willy. Sincerely, Tom Caufield xo
To the Surettes
Such a nice funny man. So sorry for your loss. Have many great memories of golf at 5 AM back in the day before we all got so fancy. Hope he and Sharkey are teeing it up upstairs!
Dick Peinert
I’m very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. My father Bill had many great memories about the hockey trips to Canada when Willy and my brother Dave were playing. Although it had been a while since they saw one another, he always spoke of your Dad and what a great friend and funny man he was.
I’m sure that they are sharing some great stories in Heaven.
Take care.
May he rest in peace.
Tina Howell Thibodeau
Sorry for your loss will miss Wilfred grew up with him in Nova Scotia. John Reggie Pothier
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Although we cannot be there in person to celebrate Uncle Willies life, our thoughts are with you all. We all loved him so much. We will miss his visits to Nova Scotia, his laughter, his humour, and especially his kindness. Sending much love and many hugs.
Zoe, Ron , Matt and Josee xo
Condolences to the family of our N’Oncle Wilfred , we have such great memories of his visits here to his old homestead in Nova Scotia . He brought such joy to us , we knew when N’oncle Wilfred was coming a great time was coming too ! Having our five cousins along with us four meant nine kids in the house , but we all got along because of his guidance ,patience and love of family . We here in Novi will keep your guidance and love of family in our hearts ,thank you for being such a great N’oncle , your visits will be sadly missed ,what a great legacy to leave behind , making us Novi kids feel so precious .
Rest peacefully N’oncle Wilfred love you always !! ❤️
Andree – we are so sorry for your loss!!! Your Dad was such a great man -he was the first to welcome us to the neighborhood and always offered his help or tools from his barn shed! He was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed! Deepest condolences to you and your family! RIP Willy! 🙏♥️
My sympathy to all of you
Wilfred was such a happy and kind person who had great love for family.
May you find comfort and strength each day as you have many cherished memories.
Thinking of all of you and God bless.
Terri Surette
Uncle Willy was a wonderful man. My heartfelt sympathies to all. Truly a great loss, all around.
I just heard of Willy’s passing. Very sad to hear. He was a kind and gentle man who adored his family.