Patricia Ann Williams
Williams, Patricia Ann, of Bracebridge, ON. Passed away peacefully, secure in the love of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, Sunday, July 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born February 6, 1932 in Hamilton, Ontario, Patricia was the daughter of the late C. Lloyd Smith and Janet Frame Penrice. Patricia was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years John Royal Williams, survived by her son Dr. Craig Royal Williams and wife Dr. Helen Williams of Barrie, Ontario and Dr. Deborah Ann Williams (aka) Coombs and husband Mark Coombs of Huntsville, Ontario; four grandchildren, Dr. Janna Williams and fiancé James Mathews, Elle Williams, Geoffrey Coombs and wife Kayla Coombs, Krystyn Harrison and husband Matthew Harrison and two greatgrandchildren James Harrison and Carter Coombs. Pat was the fifth child of eight children, survived by sisters Jean Clough, Audrey Leggat, Victoria Quilitz and husband Wayne, brother Lloyd Smith and wife Pearl Smith and many nephews and nieces.
Pat had an amazing work ethic throughout her life, first working for her father in his Hamilton real estate business and during the summers, as a server at the family hotel, Silver Birch Lodge in Windermere, Ontario on Lake Rosseau. Later, Pat worked for many years as an office manager for her beloved husband Jack’s dental office in Mississauga, Ontario and for 6 months for her daughter Debbie, helping her transition after Debbie had purchased her father’s dental practice. She then joined husband Jack in retirement, dividing their time between their home in Florida, their condo in Mississauga and family cottage in Muskoka. Pat will remembered for her faith in Jesus, her loving devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren and extended family and friends, her kindness, love for life and amazing sense of humour. She loved to laugh, had the gift of hospitality and was always willing to lend a helping hand. The family appreciates all the support, love and prayers received. Many thanks to Castle Peak Retirement Home in Bracebridge who lovingly cared for Pat in her final years.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres….Love never fails.
A Celebration of her life will be held Saturday July 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Muskoka Community Church, 126 Greer Road, Port Sydney, ON a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario (donate at Alzheimer’s.ca) or Muskoka Community Church (donate at finance@muskokacommunitychurch.com)