Desmond, Wilfred "Wilf" Jerimiah, Age 88 years of Lincolnville, Guysborough Co. Passed away peacefully on, Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boylston, Guysborough Co., January 30, 1930, he was a son of the late William George and Sarah Jane (Ash) Desmond. Before retiring in 1994, just in time for the infamous OJ Simpson trial, Wilf was a delivery truck driver for Ultramar Fuels and a bus driver for the Marshall McLaughlin to the vocational school Port Hawkesbury. After retiring, Wilf drove for RMAC Limousines and was the personal driver to Dr. Price. Wilf was extremely charismatic, well known, respected and liked by all. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality, his infectious smile, amazing sense of humour, charming demeanor, constant flirting and teasing the ladies. He was an avid bingo goer, a remarkable guitar player, with a love for Wrestling and talk shows, namely, Jerry Springer and Murray Povich. Wilfred was an exceptional man with deep rooted family values and ties. There wasn’t anything he would not do for his family or even strangers. Opening his home to anyone who needed a place to stay. If you were hungry, you had a meal. If you required a drive, he made sure you arrived at your destination. He gave so much of himself and asked for nothing in return. Wilfred is survived and will be missed by his lovely wife of 62 years, Ardella (Ash) Desmond; and former wife, Bessie Mae Moss; children, Marjorie, Bernard, Alfred, Allan (Terry), Brenda Jones, Austin (Tracey), Tony, Francis, all of London, ON; Sandra (Kenneth Greencorn), Margaret, Linda, Wilfred, Diamond, Henry all of Lincolnville; George (Dawn), Paq'tnkek; Veronica (David), Halifax; Charlotte (Michael), Pickering, ON; Fraser (Delfina), Brampton, ON; Mary (Patrick), James, David (Donna)and Robert all of Toronto, ON.; brother, James "Jim", Lincolnville; over 100 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; Special Great-grandchildren; Kalista and Khasean; God-children, Ida Borden, Ester and Ronnie Medley, Grace Morris. He was predeceased by brothers, Clarence and Jack; sisters, Effie, Charlotte, Ann, Gertrude, Emma, Margaret and Florence; sons, Gordon and Henry, and a son in infancy; daughter, Brenda Mae; Grandson, Cpl Lionel Desmond, great-granddaughter, Aaliyah. Visitation will be held Monday, January 28 from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 29 from 2-9 p.m. in the Lincolnville Community Centre. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 30 at 2 p.m. in the Tracadie United Baptist Church with Pastor Clara Jordan officiating. There will be a Feast and Auction (Salite) at the Paq'tnkek gymnasium, 136 Afton Loop Paq'tnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, Wednesday, immediately following the funeral service. All are welcome. Burial will take place in Sunnyview Cemetery, Tracadie at a later date. The Desmond Family would like to extend a special thank you to Doctors Foley and Bell, the Home Care Staff and nursing staff at Guysborough Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care and support provided to Wilfred and family. Heart felt thank you and appreciation to Linda, Allan, Sandra and Margie for the tremendous care they provided to our dad in the last 2 weeks of his life. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Monday, January 28, 6-9 p.m. & Tuesday, January 29, 2-9 p.m. Visitation Location Lincolnville Community Centre Service Information Service Date Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location Tracadie United Baptist Church Burial Information Burial Date At a later date Burial Location Sunnyview Cemetery, Tracadie