Frederick Wilson Obituary

Frederick A. Wilson, MD MCCANDLESS, PA - Frederick A. Wilson, MD, 84, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Sunrise in McCandless, PA. Beloved husband of the late Lynne (Cantley) Wilson for almost 57 years. Born August 22, 1937 in Winchester, MA, he was the son of the late Warren and Alice (Springall) Wilson. He graduated from Colgate University in 1959. He received his Medical Degree from Albany Medical College of Union University, specializing in the field of Gastroenterology, in 1963. He was a Major in the US Army Medical Corps as the Chief, Gastroenterology, U.S. Army hospital, Fort Jackson, SC. He and Lynne were married in 1962. They lived in New York, Connecticut, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, back to South Carolina for almost 20 years before moving to Maryland to enjoy retirement and be close to their grandchildren. He did his postdoctural fellowship at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. He was an Assistant Professor of Medicine and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Vanderbilt University of Medicine in Nashville, TN. Whilst in Nashville, he was invited to do research at The Max Plank Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He was a Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Before retirement, he was a Professor of Medicine, Graduate Faculty, Director, Division of Gastroenterology, and Director, Fellowship Training Program at the Medical University of South Carolina. He was a member of various medical organizations during his career and was recognized for his research in the field of Gastroenterology including being named Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Frontiers of Science and Technology, and International Who's Who in Medicine. He was a mentor to many. Along with his wife, they were involved with their church, donating their medical services through missionary work in third world countries, decades ago. They were avid world travelers and enjoyed many excursions during their life together. He is survived by his son, Douglas A. Wilson and wife, Victoria S. of Frederick, MD; his daughter, Victoria W. Powell and husband, Gregory of Sewickley, PA; and his three grandchildren, Meredith, Matthew, and Michael Wilson. Frederick was predeceased by his sister, Jane Pape Frangello. Funeral services will begin at 12:30PM on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the chapel at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA 19002. Internment will immediately follow in the cemetery. Services entrusted to Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home, Sewickley, PA. Arrangements are with Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home, Franklin Park/ Wexford Sewickley, PA. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.schellhaasfh.com. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston