It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our uncle, brother, friend, neighbour and mentor, John Joseph “Jack” Williams on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the Veteran’s Unit in Harbourview Hospital, Sydney Mines, at the age of 90.
Born in Belleoram, Newfoundland, on August 15, 1926, he was the son of the late William and Hannah (Dominix) Williams. Jack was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Merchant Navy. After the war, he worked on many freight schooners and the Dominion coal boats. For 25 years, Jack was also a well-respected maintenance employee for Sobey’s Prince Street in Sydney, retiring in 1989. With great pride and perfection, Jack was always attentive to any task at hand; he was “Jack” of all trades and a ‘master’ of them all, especially the fine craftsmanship of building beautiful wooden models of the Bluenose with every intricate detail in place. This was a hobby he embarked on with his nephew, William “Bill” Dicks and wife, Wanda, whom he resided with in George’s River after the loss of his beloved wife, Julie in April 1996. His fine art of model boat building was recognized in the community and they stand proudly on many mantels of family and friends. Jack was a member of the North Sydney Pensioners Club and resided at Central Court, Stanley Street prior to his admission to Harbourview. Jack is survived by his youngest sister, Laura Gossen and niece, Kelly, Vancouver, B.C., many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Julie (May); sisters, Katherine (Frank) Dicks, Bridget (Bill) White and Mary (Bill) Green.
Special ‘thanks’ to everybody at Central Court, Stanley Street, for always looking out for Jack. Your kindness and concern will never be forgotten. Special thanks to the nursing staff of 5 East at the Northside General, to Dr. Paul Hickey and secretary, Lori for your helpfulness, care and kindness always. Thank you to the Palliative Care staff for putting Jack`s comfort first. Thank you to the Veteran’s Unit staff for making Jack`s short stay comfortable. Thanks, also, to the Northside Homemakers and VON for your care. Thanks to Sandra Smith for your professional foot care. Visitation for Jack will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service will take place in St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, King St., North Sydney on Thursday, August 25th at 11 a.m., with Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
Jack, Throughout your life you have made it your mission to be loving, kind, gentle and true. You were a living expression of God`s kindness;
Kindness in your face Kindness in your eyes Kindness in your Big Smile
You were the gift of Peace and Tranquility, to every life you touched.
You were blessedly reliable, predictably pleasant.
We loved and treasured You.
The Family.
Rest in Peace ``Uncle Jack``

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