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Ira Joseph Williams
Lieu de naissance : Smelt Brook, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 15 novembre 1939
Lieu de décès : Edwardsville, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 8 février 2012
It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Ira Joseph Williams on Feb. 8, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Smelt Brook, Nov. 15, 1939, Ira was the son of the late Parnell and Ellen (Rambeau) Williams.
Ira was a member of the Holy Rosary parish, Westmount, and Church of the Incarnation, Edwardsville.
Ira was a carpenter by trade and was a housing inspector for the Nova Scotia Department of Housing. His work took him throughout Victoria and Richmond counties of Cape Breton during which time he met and helped many wonderful people. Ira loved the outdoors; hunting and fishing with his dear friends, golfing a round at the Highland Links, picking berries and fruit to make preserves, and taking walks down to the beach.
Ira was a recognized athlete and played softball for many years from the 1950s through to the 1980s. Ira also enjoyed playing hockey, and most recently skating with dear friends of the Coxheath Daytime Senior Skaters.
He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He loved visits from family and friends, and especially looked forward to the annual visits from his adoring children and grandchildren all in Alberta. Ira will always be remembered for his singing and guitar playing, backyard campfires and adventures with the grandkids, and his jams and jellies were always in demand around the kitchen table. If you had the pleasure of knowing Ira, you knew you had a genuine, kind and caring friend for life.
Ira is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bridget; one son, Todd (Penelope), Grand Prairie, Alta., and three daughters, Peggy Lee (Robert) Peters, Edmonton, Alta., Ann Cherie (Craig) Korbut, Edmonton, Alta., and Jody (Stephen Gromack), Calgary, Alta. Grampy will be sadly missed by nine treasured grandchildren, Meghan and Nolan Williams, Tayleur, Brosnon and Rylan Peters, Madison and Kendra Korbut, and Thea and Emy Williams Gromack. Ira is also survived by two sisters, Madelynn (David) Williams, Saint John, N.B., and Agnes (Malcolm) Rudderham, Port Elgin, N.B.; and three brothers, Jake (Mary), Edwardsville, Willard (Colleen), New Waterford, and Winston (Patricia), Saint John, N.B.; and many neices and nephews.
Besides his parents, Ira was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Hennick, and brother, Archie.
Visitation for the late Ira Joseph Williams will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd., Sydney, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral mass to celebrate the life of Ira Joseph Williams will be held Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, Westmount, with Fr. Dan MacInnis officiating. Interment will take place at Church of the Incarnation parish cemetery, Edwardsville. Reception will be shared following the service at the Westside Legion, Westmount.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ira may be made to Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences to the family can be expressed through www.pierfuneralhome.com.
Those we loved don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, forever missed. Thank you, Dad, for so many wonderful lessons about what true love really is.
Hommages
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“We are sorry to hear of Ira's passing please accept of sincere condolences to all the family. "Megan Williams" the Spirit Carries on....." brought tears to my eyes, it was beautiful."”
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Williams Family
“I wish to send my deepest condolences to Auntie Bridget and Family, We lost an amazing husband, father, uncle and friend. Thanks for all the memories and fun times. I will never forget the walks through the path down to beach and learning what jigging was(I mean dancing not fishing).
Uncle Ira you are a superstar in our eye's. When we meet again Uncle Ira I hope dad, you and I can have a fishing day. R.I.P Uncle Ira xoxo” -
Dear Jody and Family,
“Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Aubrey, Kim, Eli and Issac.” -
Jody and Family
“Dear Jody and family,
George and I send our love and our thoughts go out to you. ” -
“DeepestSympathy to all the Williams Family in your great loss,of Ira thinking of you at this sad time,Agnes&Melvin.”
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In Sympathy
“Dear Bridget and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Another fine person sings in Heaven these days. I have wonderful memories of your early days together in the little house on Glencarin Ave in Westmount. My parents thought you both wonderful neighbours and that friendship stayed connected to our family over the years. My Uncle Paul and Uncle Peter , as well as my Dad, loved Ira. They had a lot of fun together hunting and fishing and just plain indulging in their special brand of shenanigans. My Dad says, there was not many as fine a person as Ira, and sadly he will be missed in life, but not in memory. Those boys made lots of memories together, and the stories go on and on. We offer our sincere Condolences. We hope the you find comfort in the wonderful family you created together, and the presence of those friends that will help you all go forward. Love, Hugs and Prayers. Jack Youden, and Daughter Karen”
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friends
“We are sorry to hear of Ira's passing, we had many good times over the years which will always remain in our lives
Our hearts go out to your family as he will be sadly missed
The Evans's Rean,Joan,Rean Jr,John * Marylyn” -
“Bridget and Family, so sad for your loss Ira was one of the most kind and gentle people you could ever have as a friend, he was there to help anyone who needed it and never a bad word to say. I will miss all the fun times we had on our boating trips, they were awesome. Hugs to all of you at this difficult time. Enjoy your fond memories.”
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Condolences to the Williams family
“Mrs. Williams, Jody, and family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband/father. Although I never met him, I can tell from the stories above that he was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. Please accept my deepest condolences at this very difficult time. ”
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Bridget and Family
“Dear Bridget & Family
Very sorry to hear of Ira's passing...He certainly had a lovely personality and always a smile for anyone....wishing you and yours the very best in this difficult time.
Edmund,Kevin and Elizabeth” -
The Loss of a truly Humble Man
“Dear Bridget: Todd, Peggy Lee, Ann Cherie & Jody & Families:
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Coming home from work (B.C.) on Wednesday, Feb/08/2012 evening & hearing that Ira passed away "rocked my very core". I/we are on one hand greatly relieved that Ira is no longer suffering and that he is now in the presence of Our Lord. On the other hand, The World has 'Lost' an Amazing man, a truly kind, humble and gentle Soul.
I have been a part of this Family, physically, for approximately 15 years and yet as a long lost Sister to Bridget was Welcomed into their Family, as if I had been there with them all my life.
I am so grateful for the times that I have been with Ira & Bridget and that I was Blessed with the Opportunity of getting to know him & Bridget & their wonderful loving Children & Families. I know my Husband: George feels the same way from his visit there. Our 2nd Son: Ryan who accompanied me to Bridget & Ira's 50th Wedding Anniversary feels the same. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone, his Cousins for the 1st time. As he put it, "You have some Cool Relatives out there". I/we will treasure our visit out there and am most grateful that we had that time with Ira & Families.
It saddens me that I/we cannot be there with you all @ this time, but we are most definitely with you in Spirit on this day, the day of Ira's Visitation.
May God give you his Peace this day, Monday, Feb/13/12, the day of Ira's Celebration of Life and in all the days to come. You are a strong & supportive Family and I know you will look after my Sister: Bridget and your Mother.
God Bless You All!
With All Our Love,
Valerie, George, Geoff & Krista, Jordan & Noah, Ryan, Darren, Tiffany & Ethan & Matthew
oxox” -
brother in law
“ I,first met Ira when my sister Bridget was dating him,look at what the results Todd Peggy Ann Cherie and Jody. My thoughts prayers and tears will be with you all on the Cape. Lost a good one. Go Leafs.”
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To All the Williams Family
“I am sorry to hear of Ira's passing. Fond memories of our school days, great times.My sincere condolences to you all.”
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Dear Bridget & Family
“With great sadness i sit here and think of a dear dear friend God has called back home... Bridget wish i was there to give you a big hug..Ira is one of the finest men i have known in this life time...it was my pleasure to have journeyed with him and you bridget ...so grateful for the friendship we have shared..my heart and prayers are with you Bridget and your family as you put him to rest and grieve the lost of this wonderful man.love & blessing to you all....Linda”
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Peggy Lee and Family
“There are people that we have never met but we have the impression to know them; because their loved ones spoke highly of them. I have never met Ira but Peggy Lee made her father known to me through her many conversations filled with love and admiration for her father. I know this is a very difficult time. A new star is now shining over Cape Breton Island looking out for all of you. Our sincere condolences to the Williams Family.
Florence and Ed” -
With Sadness
“Please accept my deepest condoleances on the loss of your Father. A very sad time for your family...may warm memories of a cherished Father bring you comfort at this time.”
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So sorry for your loss
“I was truely saddened to hear of the passing of Ira. He touched the lives of everyone he met and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.”
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Sad to hear...
“To all the family, my sincere sympathy. We lost an angel on earth...but heaven now has one of the best.
Whenever I go home to visit my parents, I always want to visit Ira and Bridget. I was just home and I wanted so much to go visit to jam a bit, but worried that it was not a good time...and so it was the last few days for Ira; so glad to hear he was at home with family. I am not able to return to CB to celebrate Ira's life; I really want to be there to see you all. But, I will be there in spirit with my thoughts and prayers, and in song. I will write and sing a song for Ira and Bridget, such great people. Hugs to you all, especially Bridget and Peggy, Mary and Jake...hope to see you all again soon. Hugs.
Ellen Beth Rudderham-Gaudet
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Peggy Lee & Family
“Sorry to hear about the death of your Father. We know he will be missed. You've always had such great stories to tell about his "bonding" time with your children during the summers. We hope such cherished memories help you through this difficult time.”
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The Spirit Carries On...
“My memories of Grampy Williams are very treasured and dear. I am his first grandchild, daughter of Todd Williams. I have always had a special connection with my Grampy. My mother recently told me that when I was an infant, I was a golden baby, as happy as could be when he held me in his arms. Grampy was always kind, gentle, loving and selfless. He was very devoted to his immediate and extended family, and friends were also considered part of the family. After attending their 50th wedding anniversary this summer, I truly realized how cherished & loved he was by everyone who knew him... As others have said, his reach of influence is far and wide, to the hearts and souls of many... I remember telling him how truly loved he was by everyone who knew him, during my last visit this past January, while he was in Pallative Care. I remember Grampy coming to Alberta when my dad bought his first rental property in Grande Prairie and Grampy came to help him fix it up and showed him how to side the exterior. Other fond memories include riding his boat while eating lobster and throwing the shells off the side, singing "Gillis Mountain" by The Rankins, while he played the guitar. He always adored me while I sang this song and he would even make me sing it upon my return, unrehearsed! He enjoyed every moment of sharing music together, with anyone and everyone. I know my Grampy was always a very hard worker, especially during his younger days while supporting his growing family... He would often work throughout the day. Then he'd come home for supper (which was always cooked!) and sit down with his family to visit with them. After, he would pick up odd jobs often keeping him busy & away til late hours of the night. He did everything in his power to provide the best life possible for his family and he accomplished this with honor and integrity. He was his family's hero, and I'm sure the same goes for all us grandchidren now... Our love for Ira Williams began when we were very small and has endured throughout the years and distance that never truly seperated us... Every moment of his exalted life will carry us forward thru this difficult time. His memories will lift our spirits and fill our cups with His essence of love and inspiration. Nanny Williams, his beloved children and us grandchildren will continue to sparkle for Him and praise his life and memories, always... We love you soo much Grampy. Thank you for making us your world and showing us the beauty of the simple things in life... You will always be in my heart, never gone and in my mind. As I remember to live, laugh and love just as you have done. May angels enfold you in their arms and carry you to the Great Place in the Sky where you belong. Love you always & forever. You have taught me so much, Thank you. XoXoXoXo ”
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“Dear Bridget & Family: We are so sorry to hear of Ira's passing. He was a wonderful friend and skater with our Coxheath skating group. Always pleasant and happy to be with friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God Bless, Reg & Jean”
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“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Peggy Lee. May you experience God's comfort and love during this difficult time.”
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The Williams Family
“My deepest condolences to you all. May you all pull together to stay strong in the days ahead. Thinking of you.”
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Our hearts are with you
“Dearest Bridget, Jody Puss, and the whole family.
My heart is truly broken at the news of Dad's (that's what I called him -xo) passing. Ira was such an extraordinary treasure, a gift to anyone who was lucky enough to have him as part of their life. I have so many wonderful memories of him - and all of them include good times, and lots of joy always. Times on the boat, singing in the kitchen...the list is a long one. His spirit and the sparkle in his eye will be truly missed. What an amazing legacy he leaves, with his children he loved so much who now pass along that amazing love to their children...and on it will go. We will always hold him dear in our hearts. Sending you all love and prayers during this difficult time. xoxoxo
MairiAnna, Jimmy, and Alexia” -
AnnCherie & Family
“We are so sorry to hear of Ira`s passing ,he sure was a kind and caring man. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.”
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To the Williams family
“Our sincere condolences ”
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Thinking of you
“A truly genuine gentlemen and friend,Ira will be missed by many. Bridget and family may your faith help you through this time of loss. Rest in peace Ira.”
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Sincere Sympathy Bridget & family
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad parting . Lots of good memories to cherish ' love to all.”
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The Williams Family
“Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time,we were so lucky to spend some time with Ira a month ago and get a little music in and have a wonderful get together as always,a very special brother-in-law and you will be in our hearts forever,miss you and God Bless xo”
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“I Remember Ira Williams
How sad I was to read, today, of Ira's passing. I can, in my memory, hear Ira's voice behind and to my left, in deep shortstop on the ball field at Point Edward. "move towards third base, Rollie, give me some room."
Ira was a quiet man of great strength and integrity. A terrific athlete, sure hands, quick reflexes, wide ranging, strong at the bat. Of course he would never say these things: so, I must.
Playing for the Point Edward Cubs with Ira was always a thrill. Archie at first base, Willard at second base, Ira at shortstop, Jake behind the plate, Winston in right field. Sprinkle in the Grants and Frasers, a few Lewises, some oddballs, like me, and you had a team. Wives, like Bridget on the sidelines cheering us on through triumph and disappointment, those were, truly, great days. Let's not forget them.
And so, I remember Ira, especially today, and I hope for courage and pray for comfort for his family, and the knowledge that his reach was far and wide, his influence great, his memory enduring.
Rollie MacInnis” -
In sympathy
“Dear Peggy and all: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of your father and husband. We didn't have the pleasure of meeting him but he sounds like a wonderful man. Hopefully he has gone to a better place. Sincerely, Mae and Bucky.
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Williams Family
“Our deepest condolences at your loss.”
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To Jake and family
“Sending our sincere sympathy on your loss and to let you know that we are thinking of you. Dennis remembers Ira playing hockey and how good he was. So sorry. Your friends and neighbors, Betty and Dennis”
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Bridget and family
“God called one of his children to his eternal rest,and our world will be forever greatful for the love,and endless friendship Ira shared here. My life was forever touched and enriched by his love and presence .Love and prayers are being sent to all of you. ”
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My Sympathy
“To Ira's Family I offer my sympathy at your loss. I worked with Ira at the Provincial Building many years ago and he was a terrific guy to work with. We had a lot of laughs and he always managed to bring the best out in others. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Valerie Bobyk, Halifax.”
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Bridget, Todd, Peggy, Ann Cherie, Jody
“My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. A remarkable man he was. ”
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“So sorry to hear about Ira.We will miss seeing him come to our store”
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“Bridget/Family-So very sorry to hear about your loss.”
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Sorry for your loss
“Dear Bridget, sorry to hear of Ira's passing, although we only met a few times we remember fondly the night we met you both and that was when we bought the little bar off of you and you delivered it and we chatted for hours. May god bless you at this time.”
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SINCERE SYMPATHY
“So sorry to learn of Ira's passing. We knew Ira through seniors skating at the Arena Coxheath . He was a lovely person, always pleasant and friendly. He will be missed......”
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Deepest Condolences
“We were very sad to hear of Ira's passing. Please accept our condolences to Bridget and all of the family. Ira was very fortunate to have such a wonderful and loving family and I am sure the life he lived was the best it could be. He will certainly be missed by everyong. ”
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“BRIDGET AND FAMILY, JAKE, MARY AND FAMILIES OUR SINCERE SYMPATHIES AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF A WONDERFUL HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER AND FRIEND. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL”
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"Bridget and Family",
“We are so sorry to hear of Ira's passing. Like the others above we always appreaciated bumping into Ira as he so patiently shopped with you. He always asked about our girls and was quick to fill us in on his family especially Jody as she was our contact with you both. You will all be in our thought and prayers.”
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“"BRIDGET & FAMILY "
I WAS SADDEND TO START MY DAY WITH THE NEWS OF IRA'S PASSING.
I HAVE KNOWN HIM FOR A LIFETIME & HE ALWAYS HAD THAT SPARKLE IN HIS EYES & A SMILE ON HIS FACE.
HE WAS A GREAT CHAP & HE WILL BE MISSED.
" GOD BLESS YOU ON THE CONTINNUNING JOURNEY OF LIFE"” -
The Williams family
“So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ”
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Rest In Peace Dear Friend
“Dear Bridget and children: I am truly saddened at the news of my dear friend passing away . I have some wonderful memories of Ira which i will cherish forever both on and off the baseball diamond and golf course. I just loved Ira and i feel truly blessed to have been able to call him my friend, a real friend. I know that Ira worshipped the ground that the love of his life Bridget walked on, and his children were the apple of his eye. Later in life Ira would beam with pride when talking about his grandchildren who he loved with all of his heart. He always said how he was truly blessed to have such a wonderful family, you all made him truly the happiest man on the planet he used to say. God Bless you all and may he give you the strength you need to get through this heartbreaking time in your life. We will all miss Ira terribly, but he is no longer sick and no longer in pain, he is safe and in the ever loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ . Ira is for sure an angel now up in heaven and he will watch over us all keeping us safe. Rest in peace old buddy , i will miss you a lot. Until we meet again......God Bless You. ”
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The Williams Family
“ The Angles called down for someone to help them with speical kinds and Ira you were the one they wanted. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Ira will be missed by everyone that knew him. Edwardsville has lost another wonderful person. My Deepest Condolences
Gail Lewis-MacKinnon ” -
Rest In Peace Dear Friend
“Dear Bridget and children: I am truly saddened at the news of my dear friend passing away . I have some wonderful memories of Ira which i will cherish forever both on and off the baseball diamond and golf course. I just loved Ira and i feel truly blessed to have been able to call him my friend, a real friend. I know that Ira worshipped the ground that the love of his life Bridget walked on, and his children were the apple of his eye. Later in life Ira would beam with pride when talking about his grandchildren who he loved with all of his heart. He always said how he was truly blessed to have such a wonderful family, you all made him truly the happiest man on the planet he used to say. God Bless you all and may he give you the strength you need to get through this heartbreaking time in your life. We will all miss Ira terribly, but he is no longer sick and no longer in pain, he is safe and in the ever loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ . Ira is for sure an angel now up in heaven and he will watch over us all keeping us safe. Rest in peace old buddy , i will miss you a lot. Until we meet again......God Bless You. ”
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Spokane WA.
“ Bridget and Family:
I am very saddened to learn of Ira's passing.
Ira was an outstanding person and yes to know Ira was indeed aquiring a genuine, kind, caring friend for life.
We had many great times on and off the ballfields.
Bridget, it was always a pleasure to run into you and Ira at one of the local stores and talk and share a few laughs.
Ira will be surely missed by many.
My Sincere Condolences
Alvin MacDonald”
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