James Merton "Jimmie" Williams – 89, Barrie, Ontario, formerly of Bass River, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Grove Park Home, Barrie, Ontario. Born in Bass River, he was the fourth son of the late Walter and Henrietta (Carde) Williams.

Jimmie served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War, where he met and later married Gladys Rideout. They were happily married for 56 years before she died in 2003. He was a very active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for many years and obtained 40 years of sobriety before his death. Jimmie spent most of his life working as a self-employed carpenter. Everyone knew him as a "Jack of all Trades", that could always be relied on to fix or build whatever you needed. He was a very kind, generous man that always left people with a smile.

Jimmie is survived by his loving daughter, Selena (Kevin) Croxall, and adoring grandson, Alex, Barrie, Ontario; brothers, Alfred (Jean), Dalhousie, New Brunswick; Stanley (Ollie), Amherst; sisters, Elizabeth McInnis, New Minas; Patricia Cottenden, Amherst; Pauline (John) May, Truro. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Roy (Audrey), Robert (Elta), David (Nellie), John, Paul (Betty), Cecil (Etta); sister, Ruth (Rollie) Ettinger.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Jimmie’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Faith Baptist Church, 38 Station Road, Great Village, Pastor Steve Adams officiating. Reception will follow in the church hall. Private family interment in Bass River Baptist Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Jimmie’s memory to Grove Park Home, Barrie, Ontario, or The War Amps are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jimmie’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com