Obituary of Michael E. Wilmot

Michael E. Wilmot passed away on May 12, 2021. He was born in Brantford, Ontario, the son of Katherine (Cockshutt) and C. Eardley Wilmot. He moved to the United States in 1961 and became a proud U.S. Citizen.

As a Captain he flew for the FlyingTigers and then for an airline that contracted for the military. He flew personnel, supplies and ordinance into Vietnam and the Gulf during the wars. He loved antique cars and also racing cars. He spent a lot of his time travelling and cruising which he loved to do.

Michael leaves a daughter, Tiffany Wilmot of Nashville, Tennessee, a brother, Henry Wilmot of Brantford, Ontario and a daughter-in-law, Debra Wilmot of Littleton, Colorado. He also leaves five grandchildren, Anna and Elizabeth LeBleu of Tennessee and Rachael, Joseph and Luke Wilmot of Littleton, Colorado. His son, Michael J. and his wife Nancy Jo predeceased him.

He will be missed greatly by his partner of 5 years, Pat Hyde of The Villages. A private funeral will be held June 9, 2021 at St. George Episcopal Church.