Age 69, left this world in Neil’s Harbour, “the better rock”, on February 14, 2020. He was the son of the late Owen and Jean (Ingraham) Williams. His journey led him from his Cape Breton home to Saint Mary’s University (BComm ’74) to Revenue Canada. He, however, really embraced retirement back in Neil’s Harbour. His friends and colleagues found him to be loyal and trustworthy. His family knew him as a spirited and animated storyteller. His passion for politics often resulted in detailed and dynamic debate, where injustice was quickly recognized and called out. He was a sports fanatic, avid outdoorsman and a lover of music in its diverse forms. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Debbie (Ratcliffe); daughter Erin Ellison (Jon); son, Patrick Williams (Marc); grandchildren, Petra, Catrina, Neo, Demitra, Lilly and Dylan; brothers Fred (Jean) and Norman (Debbie); sisters Donna (Murdock), Yvonne (Dave) and Beth (Andrew); as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Neil’s Harbour at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 20th. Memories and condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The family would like to thank the many who have eased the shock of sudden death, especially neighbours and first responders. This fine father, brother, uncle, cousin, husband, son and friend prepared us to see that you could be the change. “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need.” Go Huskies! Go Pack Go!
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