Peacefully, at St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville on Saturday March 21st. 2015. John Mansell Wilkins of Brockville and Prescott, age 83 years Beloved husband of the late Lillian Marion (Hunt) Wilkins and the late Norma (Dier) Wilkins. Step-father of David Batchelor (Donna) of Prescott and Dianne Connolly (Gerry) of Brockville. Step-grandfather of David Batchelor (Kim), Nicole Batchelor (Wayne), Kim Batchelor, John Batchelor (Amanda), Dean Connolly (JoAnne) and Chris Connolly. Step-greatgrandfather Nathan, Kyle, Allison, Hailey, Hope, Hannah, Hayden, Hudson, Brooke, Emma, Devin, Randy and Luke. Dear brother of Nancy Montgomery of Kanata. Uncle of Carol Ryes (Hector) and Heather Zamarano (Jorge). Great uncle of Benjamin, Isobel, Cella and Elsie. Pre-deceased by a son Robert Wilkins, his parents Wallace and his wife Jean (Barclay) Wilkins and sister-in-law Jean Durant. At John’s request a Graveside Service will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Brockville at a later date. In memoriams to the Canadian Diabetic Society would be gratefully by the family. Barclay Funeral Home, 137 entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent on line at www.barclayfuneralhome.com