Obituary for Deidre Marie Williams (Williams)
Williams, Deidre Marie
November 27, 1970 – October 6, 2018
It is with great regret that the family of Deidre Williams announces her passing on October 6, 2018 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Deidre rose above her health challenges with a positive, courageous and determined zest for life. She is predeceased by her father, Terry Williams, infant brother Sean and sister-in-law, Yuko Williams. Deidre leaves to mourn her mother Jeanette Williams of Mono, Ontario and Bay Bulls, NL and her brother Michael Williams and his children Yui, Naoto and Takao currently residing in London, England. She is also mourned by her aunts; Bernice Nagle, Megan Hunt Walsh and Michelle Sullivan. Deidre will also be sadly missed by her seven cousins.
Deidre was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt, she was a loyal friend, an exceptional teacher and a passionate equestrian. She taught for Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board. She has been an active member of the Orangeville Branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women and has always enjoyed her activities with the club and appreciated the many good friends she made through this organization. Since her early teens, Deidre’s passion lay in her equestrian activities. Her skill with and affection for her horses was evident to all who knew her. She was sought out and respected as an advisor regarding many equestrian issues and was particularly attached to several friends made through her riding activities.
Thanks are extended to the medical staff at Princess Margaret and St. Michael’s Hospitals in Toronto for the care Deidre received over the past 8 years and to the Orangeville Palliative Care Team who were her supports during recent weeks.
Visitation will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. James Catholic Church – Colgan, 2118 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline, Colgan, Ontario on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation in Deidre’s memory can be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
A tree will be planted in memory of Deidre in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
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Friday, October 12th, 2018 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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Orangeville, Ontario
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Saturday, October 13th, 2018 11:30am
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Colgan, Ontario
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Saturday, October 13th, 2018 12:30pm
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Saturday, October 13th, 2018
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Deidre Marie Williams Williams November 27 1970 –
October 6 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Orangeville, Province: Ontario
