He was born September 7, 1926 in Saint Catherine, Jamaica to Elizabeth Wallace and Humphrey Newell. He came to America on a work visa, became a US citizen, and married his wife, Eunice Newell. Wilstand retired as a dietician/cook from Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York.
He was a loving, generous, and strong opinionated man who embraced his nieces and nephews as the children he never had. He enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, cookouts, and debating politics. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church men’s club.
Wilstand is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Newell; mother, Elizabeth Wallace; father, Humphrey Newell; sisters Loretta Green, Isis Frazer; brothers D’Cuvley Newell, Solomon Newell. He is survived by lots of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who loved him dearly.
A celebration of Wilstand's life will be hosted by Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, FL, at a date and time to be determined. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, 5740 S. Pine Ave., Ocala, FL 34480. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in Wilstand's online guest book.
