WILLIAMS, Albert “Alan” – passed away peacefully with family by his side at Providence Healthcare on Friday, November 20, 2015, in his 91st year.
Cherished husband of June Marie Williams (nee Henry) of 69 years.
Loving father to his 8 children David (Dale), Craig (Kerima), Debbie Brent (John), Janet Miller, Ena Adams (Michael), Mark, Beth Mullen (Larry), Ruth Jennings (John).
Cherished Grandpa of Jennifer (Shane), Geoffrey, Tammy (Bruce), Craig (Keeley), Shawn (Melissa), Chris (Jay), Amanda (Matt), Andrea (Matt), Darren (Teresa), Jackie (Craig), Rebecca (Karl), Victoria, Laura, Teresa, Mark (Kina), April (Matt), Darryl, Michael, Dylan.
Great-Grandpa of Carson, Jeffrey, Jessica, Jenna, Jason, Angelika, Jacob, Eva, Logan, Colton, Ben, Max. Great-Great-Grandpa of Jordan, Lori.
Brother of Albert Francis Williams and predeceased by sister-in-law Sheila. Cherished family member Helen Jennings.
Alan Williams was born December 17, 1924 in Toronto. Alan served with pride during WWII with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (R.C.N.V.R.) from 1943 to 1945. Alan married his bride June Marie on June 29, 1946 and resided in Scarborough where they raised their 8 children. Alan had a career in the insurance industry which spanned over 50 years.
He canvassed for the St. Boniface Church building fund, was a Charismatic Renewal Leader, was active in the Knights of Columbus and Manresa Retreat Centre, and was a big helper to Santa Claus for the elementary schools and nursing homes in Scarborough and Durham Region. Alan championed school breakfasts and lunches for children in need.
Alan together with June lived each day practicing their Roman Catholic faith. Alan’s driving force was his love for God, his family and our wonderful country Canada.
Alan had a large heart and was full of laughter and smiles. He was always able to make people feel welcome and connect with them and offer a helping hand. He was always a true gentleman. Alan loved to have parties for every occasion and could be found playing the banjo and singing.
A special thank you to the nursing and activation staff on the 4th Floor Sumac House and his private attendants.
Friends may call at the BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Road North, Whitby, (north of Conlin Road) on Thursday, November 26th from 2-4 & 6-8pm.
Memorial mass on Friday, November 27th at 11am at St. Boniface Church, 21 Markanna Drive, (Kingston Rd & Markham Rd) Scarborough, with a reception immediately afterwards in the church hall, followed by Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.
Memorial donations in his honour may be made to the Houses of Providence at Providence Healthcare.
Memories and condolences can be shared online at barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.
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