John George Wells

WWll VeteranTorpedoman on HMCS Qu'Appelle Royal Canadian Navy

After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, John George (Buck) Wells passed away at home on July 28, 2014 at age of 90, just shy of his 91st birthday. Beloved son of the late Harry and Ida Wells (nee Cross) and loving grandson of Nellie and John Cross, predeceased by his sister Francess. A devoted family man, Buck will be sorely missed by his wife of 68 years, Willma Wells (nee Nathan) and daughters Francess, Donna (Howard) and Susan (Ian). Also missed by his loving grandchildren Sean (Tania), Dominique, Jeffrey, Elizabeth, Christopher, Lauren and Alexander. Fondly remembered by many friends and extended family. Buck served his country on board HMCS Qu'Appelle from 1941-1945 and enjoyed a successful career for over 50 years with Canadian Pneumatic Tool Co. Longest serving member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 94, as well as member of The White Ensign Club of Montreal. Buck lived life to the fullest through his love for skiing, swimming, golfing and playing tennis. Former member of The Montreal Country Club and Twinski Group. Special thanks to Dr. Pierre Michel, the South Shore CLSC, Veterans Affairs and Buck's devoted caregivers for their loving support.

Visitation at

Collins Clarke MacGillivray White

Dignity Memorial

307 Riverside Ave., St. Lambert)

on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 (2-4 and 7-9 p.m.) and

Funeral at St. Paul's Church (321 Empire Ave., GPK) on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Mont Royal Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Legion Branch 94 or St. Paul's Anglican Church would be greatly appreciated.