March. 11, 1954 – August. 10, 2023
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of the late James Williams share the sad news of his passing at Straits of Bell Isle Hospital on August. 10 2023 at the age of 69. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends.
James was born to John and Susanna Williams on March 11 1954 on Current Island. He was one of his fourteen siblings. He married the love of his life Cornelia Williams on February 13th 1976 and together they raised three daughters.
James will be forever remembered and sadly missed. James leaves to mourn: his beloved wife Cornelia, daughters Tonya (Marcus), Trudy (Jamie), Tara-Lynn (Billy): Grandchildren Jemma (Christopher), Jorden, Jamie-lee, Bailee, and James: Great-Grandchildren Noah. Siblings Stanley (Bessie), Cora (Melvin), Edith (Kirby), Ruby (Gerald), In-Laws Ivy (Wade), Philomena (Abe), George (Barb), along with several nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Susanna, sisters Hazareth (Arch), Virginia (Ches), along with seven other siblings deceased at a young age. In laws Elias and Rita. Along with his nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the Strait of Bell Isle Health Centre and Curtis Memorial Hospital staff for their care during his illness. Special thanks to Bonnie and Helen at the chemo center at Curtis Memorial.
James will be fondly remembered for his strength, love, courage and cheerful soul to all that knew him.
Cremation has taken place. Family service will take place from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Black duck Cove on Saturday August 19th 2023 at 7:00PM. Funeral will take place at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home.