Stanley Williams
1927-2022
We are saddened to announce the passing of Stanley
“Stan” Johnston Williams on August 15, 2022 at
Dartmouth General Hospital. He had celebrated his 95th birthday in
July.
Stan was the son of Stanley A. and Elizabeth M. (Johnston)
Williams. He was born and grew up in New Glasgow.
Stan was predeceased by his beloved wife, Verna Jean
(Milton). His passing came the day before their 70th wedding
anniversary. Stan was also predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Doug
Ross, Brockville, Ontario and Barry Davis, Halifax, and recently by
his faithful companion, his cat, Stormy.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Davidson (Gordon),
Bridgewater; grandchildren, Sheilah (Kristoffer), Halifax; Janet,
Bible Hill; and Ian (Kyleigh), Edmonton; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ross,
Brockville, Ontario; and Marie Davis, Halifax; nieces, Lynn, Glenda
and Norah; and nephew, Arthur.
Stan had a lengthy career as a commercial sales
representative which saw him travel throughout the Maritimes, making
friends wherever he went.
A member of the Masonic Lodge, he had achieved his 70th year
bar.
Stan enjoyed woodworking, camping, golfing and singing. He
was proud to be a founding member of the Dartmouth chapter of SPEBSQSA
(Barbershop Singers) and sang with the chorus and various
quartets.
His Christian faith was very important to him and
participation in church choirs was a part of his expression of that
faith.
He loved to make people laugh and appeared as Santa’s Elf, a
Royal Footman, a rustic Cape Breton comedian, and other memorable
figures. Stan’s gift for mimicry added greatly to those
characters.
Skeena Street, where Stan and Verna lived for 40 years, was a
unique neighbourhood. Their home was a warm and welcoming place for
neighbours and for generations of family and wonderful
friends.
In keeping with Stan’s wishes, a family burial will take
place in New Glasgow at a later date.
Donations in Stan’s memory may be made to Iona Presbyterian
Church, 90 Lucien Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2J3 or a charity of your
choice. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral
Home, New Glasgow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Stanley Williams 19272022..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia