It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tim Wheeler on September 25, 2017 at the age of 79.Tim was the loving father of Derek (Della) and Eric (Christine) and the proud grandfather of Nicholas, Quintin, Erica, Cameron and Shawntel.Tim devoted years of volunteer service to the West Shore Softball Association, the Pickering Hockey Association, the Pickering Panthers Junior Hockey Club and as a founding member of the Pickering Men's Slo-Pitch League.In 1981, Tim was honoured by the City of Pickering with a Civic Recognition Award for his many years of dedicated outstanding community volunteer contributions.Tim fought bravely against diabetes and health issues during his later years and we are comforted in knowing that he is now reunited with his true love, his wife Lillian.We would like to thank Dr. Bhella and the nursing staff of 4 West and 2 East at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital for their care and assistance.The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Diabetes Canada.A memorial service and celebration for Tim will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Lake House, 600 Liverpool Road, Pickering.