Williams - The death occurred
peacefully at Andrews of Summerside, PE, on Monday, May 4, 2020, of
Robert "Bob" Williams, of Summerside, PE, aged 87 years. Bob
was a proud member of Royal Canadian Navy having enlisted
February 20, 1951 and honorably discharged April 17, 1976.
Bob was a Korean War Veteran and was awarded the UNITED
NATIONS KOREAN CANADIAN FORCES DECORATION IN 1954 while serving on
HMCS HAIDA. Upon retirement from the Navy in Halifax, Bob
pursued other careers which led him to be a repair technician for
Hughes-Owens, a Commissionaire for Volvo in Halifax and after settling
on the Island, a Commissionaire for Summerside Royal Canadian
Legion. Bob retired from the Commissionaires and settled in
to life in Summerside. One of his great pastimes was being a
life member of The Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club where he
spent many years volunteering on various events.
His best Silver Fox memories though were of his
grandchildren curling. "Poppy" spent many weekends sitting
behind the glass watching tournament games and being quite vocal over
shots, whether good or bad. But above all else, he was especially
proud of being just "Poppy" to all. His
grandchildren adored him and will forever cherish his hand
written little notes , his sage advice and his unconditional
love. Predeceased by parents Henry and Ethyl (McDevitt)
Williams of Saint John, NB; brothers Donnie, Ronnie,
Georgie, Gerry; and by sisters Clara, Marie and Sandra. Left to mourn
are his children Sheila (Gerry) vanOuwerkerk, Summerside, PE; Kimberly
(Douglas) Beauregard, Kent Island, Chester Maryland, USA; Dale
(Kimberly) Williams, Middle Sackville, NS; and Wayne
Williams, Miramichi, NB; dearly loved grandchildren Steve,
Nick, Jess, Amanda, Alicia, Samantha, Andy, Jillian, Alex and Liam;
beautiful great-grandchildren Layla, Evan, Colton, Bennett, Peyton,
Ashton and Rhett; dear lifelong friend of 65 years Blanche
Williams, Dartmouth, NS; brothers Buddy,
BC; Freddy, ON; and Johnny, NB; sister Theresa, NB; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was always so grateful for
the care and compassion of PCH nurses, the Home
Care nurses and Dr. Moyse. Our family would also like to thank the
excellent care he received from Andrews of Summerside and Dr. Hal
McRae. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, PE.
Dad’s Celebration of Life will be announced later. Memorial
donations to the Poppy Fund at your local branch of the Royal Canadian
Legion would be appreciated.
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