Bro. Pierre Wood OFM, CAP

Bro Pierre Wood, ofm, cap.

Brother Pierre was born in the Montreal area of Longueil, Quebec on November 9th, 1942 to Frank and Yvette Wood (nee: Boulianne) He is predeceased by his parents and his sister Francine LeClair (BC) and survived by his sister Louise Renaud (ON).

Bro Pierre entered religious life with the Capuchins of Central Canada, on August 31st, 1962 and made his Solemn Profession on September 1st, 1966. He was ordained to the Priesthood by G. Emmett Carter, then Bishop of the diocese of London, Ontario on September 12, 1970. 

Living in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, our Brother ministered in many parishes beginning with Holy Cross in Georgetown, Ontario and from there to St. Philip Neri in Toronto, Mary Queen of the World in Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, St. John de Brebeuf and St. Gerard Majella in Winnipeg, Manitoba and lastly, St. Mary's Parish in Blenheim, Ontario.  He retired from active ministry in 2012.

Due to declining health, he was living at the 'Houses of Providence' Providence Villa, Scarborough when he entered into God's Eternal Embrace on Wednesday January 15th, 2025.

Visitation will be held at Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road, Toronto on Sunday January 12th from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm.  

Bro Pierre will then be escorted by his Capuchin Brother's to St. Mary's Catholic Church, in the Town of Blenheim, Ontario for Vigil Prayers on Monday evening, January 13th at 7:00pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated on Tuesday, January 14th at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:00am followed by interment prayers and committal at Evergreen Cemetery (Friars Section), Blenheim.

Reception to follow at St. Mary's Parish Hall following the interment.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.