Obituary of Wilma Van Camp
Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Wilma (nee Toms) passed away peacefully, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Bowmanville, in her 90th year. Wilma was the heart and soul of her family. Predeceased by her husband of 64 years Keith (2021), together they raised five children Cindy Werry (Dennis), Barry Van Camp (Steven Backs), Leanne O’Donnell (Jim), Debbie Van Camp, and Jay Van Camp (Kelly). She was a cherished grandma to John (Heather), Robert (Tracey), Ashley (Nate), Kaitlin (Peter), Amanda, Erika, Madison and Haley, and was privileged enough to experience the lives of her 10 great-grandchildren, Paige, Tate, Leah, Anna, Curtis, Chase, Ty, Kenzie, Tilson and Sadie. Family filed her life with love and meaning. Each member was her pride and joy. Nothing made her happier than to hear of their latest adventures and many accomplishments. Wilma was predeceased by her parents Wilbur and Elva Toms, sisters Eileen McLaughlin (Harold) and Helen Dorrell (Stuart) and in-laws Merrill, Norma, and Jean Van Camp. She is survived by her sister-in-law Aileen Van Camp and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. A life-long resident of Blackstock, home was Wilma’s favorite place to be. Wilma was able to remain in the comfort of her home thanks to the care and support extended by Steven and Barry throughout her declining years.
The family of Wilma Van Camp will receive friends at the Blackstock United Church, 3483 Church Street in Blackstock on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10 – 11 a.m. a service to Celebrate Wilma’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Cartwright Union Cemetery, Blackstock. A reception will follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque through the Wagg Funeral Home, 216 Queen St. Port Perry (905-985-2171) to the Cartwright Union Cemetery. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
There are special people in our lives who never leave us, even after they are gone. Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.