It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Wesley Boston on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 91. He passed away quietly after a long and fulfilling life. He is survived by his daughter Heather (Rick) and his son Chris. He is remembered by his first wife Marilyn and is predeceased by his parents Robert and Effie, along with his stepmother Essie, brother Willis (Sandra), sister Edith and wife, Jackie. He is also survived by his grandchildren Meghan (Owen), Aidan, Cameron, Lily, Ella and Magnolia.
Wesley has had a long-standing connection with Queen's University since first attending as a student in 1951. He served as the secretary of the Faculty of Medicine for six years and then in retirement returned as a student again in 1995 in pursuit of a master's degree in classics and philosophy. In 1957, he began his many years of service through his work at KGH after graduating from medical school. He helped establish the neonatal unit in 1965, was head of pediatrics from 1976-1984, and retired in 1987 only to then retrain and serve as a palliative care physician before leaving medicine in 1995. He considered his greatest professional accomplishment to have been lucky to have worked alongside so many talented colleagues who were supportive of him throughout the years.
When not working or reading, his guilty pleasure was hiking. Whether along the waterfront of Reddendale or "tramping" through Frontenac Park at Buck Lake, Wesley loved the outdoors and the solitude that nature provided. He also enjoyed the many friendships he made over his years as part of the lake community.
Many also know Wesley through Chalmers Church where he first joined in 1966, attended for many years and served for a time as the moderator of the congregation.
Wesley's devotion to the community was also seen through his involvement with Martha's Table where he was active on the board, served as the secretary and assisted in the purchasing of the current building in 2006. From volunteering at the front door to assisting in finding funding, he was known for his passion for service and for helping pull people together.
In recent years he resided at St. Lawrence Place in Kingston before ending his days at Carleton Lodge in Ottawa. Forever soft-spoken, caring and intensely curious about all things, he never lost his sincere interest in the lives of those he connected with.
Wesley's family wishes to thank the caring staff of both St. Lawrence Place and Carleton Lodge for all the support they provided him. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Martha's Table. As per Wesley's wishes, cremation has taken place.