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MONTROSE, Wilson (Monty) 77 years. Died March 5, 2000, at his LaSalle home. His family: wife Dorothy Anne, daughters Laurel and Margaret, son Fraser, grandchildren Reagan and Graeme, daughter-in-law Charlene, brother Ed and sister-in-law Muriel grieve, but are relieved his suffering is over. Monty was born in Windsor in 1922, the son of the late Ted and Margaret Montrose. His brother Al also predeceased him. Monty attended Hugh Beaton School and Walkerville Collegiate. He enlisted in 1940 and served overseas as a proud member of the Princess Louis Dragoon Guards from 1942-1946. Monty saw action in many areas of Europe and Africa and was involved in the liberaton of Holland at war's end. He married Dorothy Anne Fraser on July 26, 1947. Monty worked for the Ford Motor Co. for 40 years, retiring from his position as a steel buyer in Dearborn, Mich. in 1979. He and Dorothy travelled the world, but Monty's favourite spot was in front of his fireplace, his dog at his feet, the TV remote control in his hand. Among other things, we will remember Monty's silly stories, his love of ice cream, junk food and dubbed-in war movies. He never met a dessert he didn't like. He loved to garden and each spring carefully chose the "posies" he would plant around his home. Monty and Dorothy spent countless hours in their sunroom, watching the antics of the flocks of birds that called the backyard home. He was also a member of the Military Institute of Windsor and was a charter member of the Roseland Golden K Kiwanis Club. There will be a memorial service for Monty on Wednesday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at Paulin Memorial Church. His family will be at the church an hour earlier to greet friends and remember what a character our husband, dad, grandfather and friend really was. In lieu of flowers, honour Monty with a donation to Hospice of Windsor, Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or Paulin Memorial Church. Monty was a heavy smoker for many years and died of complications related to lung cancer. Read the warnings on cigarette packages and believe them.(The Windsor Star)