Donald Williams
Donald Williams CAMPBELLTON, NB - It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Donald DeVenne Williams on March 24, 2008 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital, with his daughter at his side. Don died as he lived, with courage and dignity. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him, and he was at all times a kind and quiet gentleman. He was born on October 24th, 1919 in Rivière Du Loup, QC the eldest son of Samuel Charles Williams and Elizabeth (Bessie) Pauline DeVenne. Don worked for Canadian National Railway from 1939 until his retirement in 1976. A veteran of the Second World War, Don served overseas from 1940 until 1945 with the 1st Canadian Field Squadron Royal Canadian Engineers, 5th Canadian Armoured Division in England, Italy and Holland. Following his discharge from the Army Don resumed his career with the CNR in Moncton where he met and married his beloved Margaret. Don was a past Master of the Royal Arch Chapter of the Masonic Lodge, former Worthy Patron of the Ada Chapter of the Eastern Star. Don was also an avid golfer into his 70's and also enjoyed a good fishing or hunting trip. Don is survived by his daughter, Wenda Williams-Glidden of Indian Mountain, NB (James Lyons); his grandsons, Roy Glidden of St. Albert, Alberta, Christopher Glidden (Meaghan) of Moncton as well as his greatly anticipated and soon to be born great-grandson, Seeley DeVenne Glidden; his sister, Pauline Craib of Kanata, ON; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Anna Duhy; a grandson, Andrew Glidden; a sister, Grace Jamieson (Angus) and two brothers, Stuart and Ross. It is dad's wish that there be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place and a short Memorial Service and or graveside service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.


