WILLIAMS, James Gordon

Passed away peacefully in Halifax on May 17, 2022 at the age of 85. Born in Fredericton, N.B. on August 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Frederick Henry Williams (1945) and Pauline Nesbitt Hazlett (1975). He is survived by his devoted wife, Marie (Boutilier) Williams of Cape Breton; his loving son, Rick (Gaby) of Fredericton; sisters, Clythie (Darrell) Staples and Jayne (Roger) Mcgeehan, both of Fredericton; Marion Sklar, England; brother-in-law, Greg (Mary) Boutilier, Fall River; sisterin-law, Diane (Gary) Brown, Falmouth; granddaughters, Laura and Sarah, and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his stepdad, Jack Staples; sister, Karren, mother of his niece Jennifer, the daughter he always wanted, and grandnephew, Harrison. Jim and Marie would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. The whole family is eternally grateful for Marie as a person and for her care of Jim over the years. She kept him going through countless ailments with a stern finger wag (you can't eat that, hold still for your drops) and their shared sense of humor. Jim retired at age 58 from a long and fulfilling career with Dupont. He then filled his days with volunteer work, receiving many awards, including the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Jim and Marie loved golfing and spent many happy days on courses across Canada and the United States. In their later years, they enjoyed traveling, watching sports and Jim especially enjoyed "working the phones", as Rick says. His personal connections with his Boutilier and Williams family members, as well as many, many friends brought him profound happiness and fulfillment. No services are planned at this time. Celebrations of Life will take place at a later date in Halifax and in Fredericton. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com