Williams, Donald Harry 92, Truro, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 in the Mira Long Term Care Facility, Truro. Born in Mill Village, Hants County, he was a son of the late Wallace and Ruby (Fisher) Williams. Don was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the R.C.A.F. He earlier operated M. J. Williams Store on Aberdeen Street, in Truro’s East End with his wife Margaret, and later worked for M.P. Crowell Furniture Store. He then went to work with the Nova Scotia Youth Training Center, Truro for 20 years retiring in 1987 as a night councilor. Don was very handy with a hammer and a saw. He loved carpentry work and could build or fix anything. He was noted for climbing ladders and shingling roofs. He was a gentle and a loving man, who always would help in any way possible.
He is survived by a son Donald "Will" Williams; grandchildren Margaret Blois, Kevin Blois (Tara), Kenda Blois (Chris), Jennifer McLaughlin (Greg), John Williams (Kate), Cindy Williams (Brian); great-grandchildren Matthew, Alex, Abby, Ella, Olivia, Norah, Gracie, Lauren, Sophie; brothers Neil Williams (Elaine) of Montreal, Jerry Williams of Stewiacke; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Eva Williams, Marion Williams.
He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Margaret Jean Carroll; daughter Carol Ann; brothers Max, Claude, Loran, Harvey; sister Phyllis; daughter-in-law Jackie.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, from where visitation will take place on Thursday Aug, 20th from 12:00 to 12:45 pm followed by funeral service at 1:00 pm. Reverend Kaj Binderup will officiate with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Brookside Cemetery, Mill Village. Donations in memory may be made to the Colchester Food Bank, Truro. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Mira Long Term Care Facility, Truro for their care given to Don during his stay. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Donald’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
