Russell Williams Jr.
June 9, 1942 to January 27, 2024
Obituary
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It is with broken hearts we announce that Russell (Junior) Williams aged 81 years passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family on 27 January 2024 at home in Tors Cove after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Junior is predeceased by his daughter Cathy O’Brien, parents Russell and Kathleen (Gulliver) Williams, brother Billy Williams, parents in law Gus and Mary Oliver, brothers in law Bernard Oliver, Art Haines, Dave Reardon and Walter Oliver, and sisters in law Ruth Reardon and Gustine Pawley.
Left to mourn with loving and precious memories are his wife of 58 years Iris (Oliver) Williams. Children; Wanda Bugden (Steve), Terry Williams (Elaine), Kim Lecompte (Daryl) and Reg O’Brien. Grandchildren; Justin, Matthew, Christopher (Danielle), Nathan, Alicia, Breanna, Zachary, and Logan. Great grandchildren; Hailey, Arianna, Zoey, Lily and Lucas. Siblings; Glynn (Rose) Williams, Tony Williams, Dianne (Erv) Stade, Brother-in-law Eric Oliver, and Sisters-in- law Helen Haines, Barb Oliver. Canine companion Whitey, as well as a large circle of family and friends.
Junior and Iris built a wonderful life together raising a family on Thorburn Road as well as creating special memories camping and later at the Shack. Junior loved hunting and fishing, buying, selling and working on antique cars. He will be remembered as a great husband, father, poppy, brother, uncle, and friend.
Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his doctors and nurses especially Valerie Caines (dietitian), Cheryl Boone (NP) and Nicole Power-Sharpe (CHN).
At Junior’s request cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Thursday, February 1 from 10am-12pm, and 2-9pm. Funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, February 2 at 1pm. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
Schedule
Visitations
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on February 1, 2024
2-9 p.m. on February 1, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
1:00pm, Friday February 2nd
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Condolences to the family….
Bobby Roberta Day daughter of late Lily May Williams Chambers
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Junior . He was a really nice man. My condolences to the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Juniors passing. Junior was a very special person. I look at his picture here and I see those warm eyes and smile. My deepest sympathies go out to Iris and all of his family and friends. Rest easy Junior.
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Iris and family, Glen, Rose & family and Tony. We are so sorry for your loss.. May your memories of Junior live forever in your hearts. Rest in peace Junior. ❤️
Debbie (Whalen) & Derm POMEROY
My deepest condolences on Junior’s passing. Thoughts are with you all
Iris
was sorry to hear of Juniors passing he was a very
nice person ye made good memories together and
he will always be with ye please except our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family may he R I P
i will try and get there if unable to i will be thinking of
you.
So sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and the family.
Iris and family.
So very sorry to read of JRs passing .
Hope all your good memories help you through this difficult time.
Regards Roy & Linda Symonds
To Terry and all the family. Our Deepest Sympathy to everyone! May He Rest in Peace. From Noel and the Tucker Family.
Kimmie – just heartbroken for you. Hugging you and sending love from Ontario. xoxoxox Di
To Terry and all the family: We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this very sad and difficult time.
IRIS I’M SO SORRY TO HEAR OFF JR PASSING MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME TAJE CARE
May you rest in peace!
Thinking of you and your family. May god guide you though this difficult time
To Iris and her family I want to extend my deepest sympathy on the passing of a dear husband, father, bother, and grandfather. Thinking of you during this difficult time. R.I.P Russell.
I’m broken-hearted, I have so many lovely childhood memories, mainly of me trying to annoy the “cranky” Uncle Junior although I knew he didn’t mind and i’m sure he actually enjoyed it! Give Dad and Cathy a hug for me and until we meet again, love you. RIP Uncle Junior.
Iris and family
I’m sad about Junior’s passing. I’m going to miss you very much
To Aunt Iris and family
I still can’t believe It but RIP Junior your going to be missed by many myself included
So sorry to hear of Juniors passing. Condolences to Iris his kids and all his family RIP cousin….
So sorry for the losses of both Junior and Cathy, He was such a nice man and Cathy an awesome person. I only met her a few times, but Jackie and Rhonda and Derm knew her well and sings her praises Jackie was saying, how many times she would get a ride home from school with Junior, when he would pickup his girls, when they all went to St. Theresa’s. our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Oh my I am so so sorry. Loved Junior he was always pretending to be cranky but I new different. He treated me with nothing but kindness and love. And a smirk. I will try my best to get there but I am in Long Harbour as you know. Apparently the same day service. I will try! Love you RIP Junior
Sincere condolences to all the families!
I remember Iris and all the Oliver’s so well from growing up on Thorburn Rd!. We all went to the little school together! So many gone now!
Rest In Peace Junior.
Sincerely
Cynthia (Mercer) Parsons