On
October 17, 2018, Brian Joseph Williams passed away peacefully in London ON
after a seven-year struggle with Alzheimer brain disease. The immediate family
appreciate the support of families and friends and the caring staff of
peopleCare Oakcrossing Long Term Care Facility, the Alzheimer Society of London
& Middlesex and the McCormick Day Program. Brian was born on March 20, 1938, in
Bay Roberts NL. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Marcella (Lee)
Williams and his brothers John (Joan) and Terry. His entertaining personality
will be etched in the memories of his wife, Violet (Reis), daughter Aindrea
(Roy) Cramp, grandson William and his twin sister Peg (Art) Gilbert. Also
mourning his loss are his other siblings: Kathleen (Dick) Akerman, Clare Walker
and Kevin Williams and Aunt Alice (Mike) Finn. He will be deeply missed by
members of the Reis family who will never forget him.
Brian was a radio operator with the Canadian government for 35 years. He was
trained in Morse code and radio systems in St. John’s NL and in weather at the
Toronto airport. He worked in marine and air-ground communications, monitoring
and radio inspection in Camlachie, Windsor, Ottawa, Kingston and Almonte in
Ontario and Port Harrison and Great Whale on Hudson Bay in Northern Quebec.
He loved his ham radio, fishing, salt water swimming, walking and talking,
crossword puzzles and travelling especially in Canada, Ireland and Germany. In
retirement he was employed caring for cats in private homes when owners were
away and was a volunteer driver for the Nepean Home Support Services and Hospice
of London. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 21st from 7:00 pm to 9:00
pm at WESTVIEW
FUNERAL CHAPEL,
709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be held on Monday,
October 22nd at
10:00 am with visitation one hour prior. A
reception will follow. Interment
will take place at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive. In lieu of flowers,
those wishing to make a donation in memory of Brian are asked to consider the
Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex, 435 Windermere Road, London ON N5X
2T1.
(Source:
Westview Funeral Chapel)

I am sorry to learn of
Brian's passing. I worked with him in Ottawa (Department of Communications) and
found him to be a great guy to work with and as a good friend. Condolences to
his family.
Joe MacPherson
21 October 2018

Brian Williams VE3QS was related to me thru marriage. He had
worked for the DOT since the ‘50’s. He was first licenced as VE3BWG which he
dropped for VE3QS & also held VE2CX when he was in the far North. He lived in
Nepean for some time then moved to London. He worked as an RI out of the Albert
St., office in Ottawa at retirement. He was never on HF from London that I know
of.
Tks & 73,
Harold Braun, VE3CD