Birgit Astrid Wilson (nee Baumgartner)
January 29, 1945 - June 12, 2022
It is with deep sadness we announce that Birgit Wilson passed away
peacefully with her loving family at her side after a short and sudden illness.
Birgit is forever loved by her daughter Danielle (Steve) Nagtegaal, and
grandchildren Rianna and Ava Smith. She is sorely missed as big sister to
Steve (Karen) Baumgartner, and by her many nieces and nephews. In
2020, Birgit lost her beloved husband and partner of 50 years, Stanley
Wilson, and has now been reunited with him in the hereafter.
Born in Stendal, Germany to Lissi and Frank Baumgartner, Birgit arrived to
Kitchener, Ontario in 1953, and spent her formative years in Scarborough,
eventually settling in Ajax, Ontario. Birgit enjoyed a long and rewarding
career in office administration.
Birgit was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud and nurturing grandmother,
ever-loving sister and caring daughter, looking after her parents in their later
years.
She loved to dance, meeting her husband Stanley at a YMCA dance and
carrying on this passion for dancing throughout her and her families lives.
Birgit was the life of the party! She was a vibrant, social woman with a
healthy, active lifestyle and will be greatly missed by the many friends and
acquaintances for whom she cared and adored throughout her life.
Birgit had an unbreakable, ever-present bond with her only daughter
Danielle right to her final moments, and she treasured and greatly respected
her son-in law, Steve.
She loved spending time with her family and took great delight and joy in
her home, garden, cooking and celebrating family traditions. She adored
sharing her life-long journey with her "little brother" Steve. Birgit especially
cherished the time spent with her two grand-daughters, Rianna and Ava,
actively participating in their lives, and celebrating their every
accomplishment with pride.
She was a strong and brave woman who survived both breast and colon
cancer with dignity, and cared for her husband unwaveringly through his
lifelong battle with diabetes.
Birgit loved to shop and had a wonderful sense of style- she was always
well put together and accessorized, made up, coiffed and classy!
The family wishes to thank the wonderful Doctor Masri and many doctors
and nurses in the ICU at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital for their
compassionate care of Birgit throughout her brief illness.
A celebration of Birgit's life will be held at:
Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, ON L1S 2E3 (905) 428-
9090
Family and Friends Visitation on July 14 th , 2022 from 2 - 4pm and 6 - 8 pm
Chapel Service will be held July 15 th , 2022 from 11 am - 12 pm
Followed by:
Lakeside Memorial from 12:30 - 1:30 at Rotary Park (Ajax), 177 Lake
Driveway West, Ajax, ON L1S 7J1
Reception from 2 - 4 pm. at a location to be determined
In loving memory of Birgit and Stanley Wilson a commemorative tree will be
planted by the family in the fall in the Ajax community.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Birgit to
the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital Donation
Rest well Birgit... My deepest condolences to Danielle and family. May you all find strength during this difficult time.
Serena Landell Ajax June 27, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family
Birgit Rest In Peace
Victoria Lamanna Toronto June 26, 2022
To Danielle and her family
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Ramona facey Florida June 26, 2022
My thoughts go to the family. I met Birgit a few times whilst visiting my family in Canada. Such a lovely, classy lady. I am so sorry for ...
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My thoughts go to the family. I met Birgit a few times whilst visiting my family in Canada. Such a lovely, classy lady. I am so sorry for your loss.
Betty Grace Wakefield, England June 24, 2022
Betty Grace Wakefield, England June 24, 2022
It is with immense sadness that all of us Downunder say goodbye to our precious friend. But the gratitude we feel for having known Birgit...
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It is with immense sadness that all of us Downunder say goodbye to our precious friend. But the gratitude we feel for having known Birgit with her inimitable warmth, compassion, fair mindedness and sense of style will be with us always. She really has given us all a wonderful gift. Billie, Giovanni, Johnny and Gregory Losco.
Billie Losco Australia June 23, 2022
Billie Losco Australia June 23, 2022
Birgit was a neighbour at Falby Court and we got to know each other a little on elevator visits and when we purchased a couple of items f...
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Birgit was a neighbour at Falby Court and we got to know each other a little on elevator visits and when we purchased a couple of items from her. She truly was a lady of energy and class and I know how dreadfully she missed her Stan. Rest in peace Birgit Susan and John Price
Susan Price Ajax June 23, 2022
Susan Price Ajax June 23, 2022
I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. The Bible gives a reliable promise that your loved one will soon live again in peace...
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I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. The Bible gives a reliable promise that your loved one will soon live again in peaceful paradise on the earth where death will be no more.