Michael Wilcox

Michael Wilcox of Palos Verdes Estates, California, died unexpectedly at home on June 27, 2021.

He passed peacefully in his sleep following a fulfilling week of gardening, dining with family and friends, and scoring 77 on the golf course. Michael is survived by his wife of 35 years, Elaine (Mcrae), and his beloved daughters, Jamieson and Alexandra Wilcox.

Michael was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the son of Antoinette Brennan and Wendell Wilcox. He was predeceased by his parents and youngest sister Cheryl Anne Wilcox (Jeff Mcharg), Toronto, Canada. Michael is also survived by loving siblings: Margaret (Dan Worsick), Brian (Kathryn Saanun), Larry (Nancy Loach), Wendy (Phil Keiller), Peter (Carole Rochon), of Canada; many nieces, nephews, and loving outlaws in the Mcrae family.

Michael will be missed by dear friends Doug & Carmen Scotten, Chuck & Lisa Noski, Grant & Sheri Patterson and their families (and many friends past and present). Growing up in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Michael was an avid athlete, excelling in basketball. He later coached at Champlain College in Lennoxville. Michael loved Quebec’s Eastern Townships and the many people he grew up with there, including his buddies from Bishop’s University.

Michael moved to Redondo Beach, Ca, in the late 70s and spent the next decade managing Squash Club International in Torrance, Ca. In the mid-80s, he won a California state-level Squash Championship. More importantly, Michael made the club a center for high-level squash and great fun for many lifelong friends. Michael founded Mcwil Sports Surfaces, a successful sports flooring company for which he served as president for over 25 years.

A private celebration of Michael’s life will be held August 21, 2021, in Palos Verdes Estates. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Torrance Memorial Foundation, Directed to the Hunt Cancer Institute, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance California 90505