Winston devoted himself to his family and was a very loving, caring and supportive husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His mental fortitude, generosity and intellect was admired by his peers along with his relatives. He also had an amazing sense of humour and always had a practical joke to play, teasing others and always had a humorous joke or story to tell. Laughter was infectious through Winston and this will be deeply missed.
Winston was born on the beautiful island of Trinidad & Tobago and grew up with two brothers; Everard and Carlton Cheesman. Winston worked at the Texaco oil refinery and Federation Chemicals. He took his career with much pride. He was a top performer in his academics and was revered as one of the highest performers on the island. Winston also had a love and talent for soccer and had a passion for literature, film and music.
Winston will be lovingly remembered and forever celebrated, by his wife Gloria of 65 years. Winston and Gloria moved to Canada after having their two son's Kevin and Sean. Winston and Gloria extended their family and adopted two daughters Toni and Tammy.
For the last 7 years of Winston’s life, he was cared for with immense devotion & love by his caregiver, Cristy.
He is survived by his wife; Gloria. Sons; Kevin and Sean. Daughters; Toni & Tammy. Daughter in law; Deborah. Sister and brother in law; Patricia and Peter Shurland and their children; Dixie, Hayden and his wife Delana, Brent and his wife Mona. Grandchildren; Kai and his wife Lorene, Keshia, Kiara, Kobe and Marcus. And welcomed a great granddaughter Azaria last year.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre at Foothills Hospital.