Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Major James Judson Williams

Male 1919 - 2009  (90 years)


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  • Name James Judson Williams 
    Prefix Major 
    Born 1919  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2 - Royal Canadian Corps of Signals 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-158553P 
    Died 23 Jan 2009  [1
    Person ID I158553  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

  • Notes 
    • WILLIAMS, James Judson - Passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 23, 2009, in his 90th year, surrounded by loving family. A graduate of RMC, Jim served in the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, retiring as a Major in 1965. Upon his return from the Second World War in 1945, he fell in love and married Elinor Staples of Angusville, Manitoba in 1953. After his retirement from the Forces, Jim taught math at Kitchener Collegiate Institute, retiring in 1984. Jim pursued his passion for golf throughout his life. He golfed daily at Rockway Golf Club. After retiring from teaching, Jim followed his dream and headed south to Florida, where he lived and golfed six months of the year. Beloved husband of the late Elinor (Staples) and also predeceased by his second wife, Lillian Cunningham; by parents, John Victor Williams and Dorothy (Roney) and by brother, Jack. Sadly missed by son, John; daughter, Valerie Sanderson (Dave); grandchildren, Jeffrey and Emily and cousin, Gerry Roney. A service of remembrance will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West, Kitchener, on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at 7 p.m. Pastor Rick Pryce to officiate. Reception will follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Heartfelt Thanks to the staff at Lanark Heights. In "lieu" of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.


      The Waterloo Region Record Jan. 24, 2009

  • Sources 
    1. [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of James Judson Williams - 24 Jan 2009.