Sidney James Wilson

Sidney James Wilson, 90, of Island Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 28, 2019. Sidney was born in Windsor, Canada as a U. S. citizen in 1928. He was the third son of Sidney and Mabel Wilson.

Sidney will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted wife, Mary Ann Aquino, and his children Diane Bowerman, Mark Wilson and Tracy Charsha (Bob) and by 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and the mother of his children, Joanne Bradford nee Tjernlund.

Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Herbert, Thomas & Bruce, his sister Catherine “Kae”, his daughter Ellie Kae Spencer, his son James Sidney, his grandson Bobby Charsha and his son-in-law Tom Bowerman.

Sidney enjoyed a long career in production and quality control for several companies including Burrough’s Corporation, EMI, A. M. International (Multigraphics) & Juno. He served in the U. S. Army as an M.P. following World War II.  Sidney was an avid lover of music, he had great sense of humor, a love of fun and he loved to cook and bake.

Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2019, from 5 PM until 8 PM at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Visitation will resume on Saturday from 10 AM until the 12 Noon Funeral Service at the funeral home. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers please honor Sidney by making a donation to Wounded Warriors, or to a charity of your choice.