With love, peace and shared grief we announce the passing of William Robert Williams, fondly known as Bill to his family and friends. At age 82, surrounded by loved ones, Bill left our earthly realm and embarked on his soul's journey home. Born on October 21, 1943 in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Bill grew up on the family farm with his parents and twelve other siblings. After high school, he went on to serve in the Royal Canadian Navy as an Underwater Weaponsman. A time he was both proud of and grateful for. With his thirst for knowledge and as a passionate student of life, he travelled the world. From meeting the pope in Rome, to the top of the Empire State building in New York, he had a plethora of adventures and stories to share. With vast knowledge on many topics, he loved to share his pertinacious point of view and he was always up for a good debate. His spark, lust for learning and inquisitive nature remained with him through his life. After his time in the navy, Bill returned to Pugwash Junction, where he married and started a family of his own. He worked on the farm, drove the bus, and loved being surrounded by his family. His days of travel did not end there. He lived and worked across the country. Even spent time in Antarctica, working on oil rigs. Eventually he returned to his beloved home and family, working for a time with his sister and brother-in-law on their fish farm. He also spent time fishing with his brother, and then worked at the saltmine until he retired. He enjoyed meeting "the boys" for coffee at the dock in the mornings, spending time working in his garden, tinkering and fixing things for friends and neighbours, and weekly Sunday brunch with his siblings. Most of all gathering with family. Family was everything to Bill. He was full of love, pride, and appreciation for each and everyone. He cherished and celebrated getting together with his people, sharing good food, good times and good music. The question is now who will lead us singing Waltzing Matilda? He was predeceased by his loving parents, Sherman and Violet Williams, brothers Sherman, Elvin and David Williams; and sister Lorna Mackenzie. Bill is survived by his beloved daughter and granddaughters; Trish, Jasmine and Violet WIlliams. As well as his siblings and best friends; Patricia (Jack) Briggins, Gordon WIlliams; Gloria Merlin, Gene Williams, Mary (Larry) Oja; Benjamin (Gwen) WIlliams, Andrew (Irene) Williams and Susan (Larry) Rushton; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all care providers, significantly the staff at Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre for their care, and compassion for Bill in his last hours. Cremation has taken place under the care of Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash, Nova Scotia. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date for Bill's family and close friends. If you would like to make a donation in honour of Bill's life, please do so at a charity of your own choice. Buddhist Monks began a 2,300 mile walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington on Sunday, October 26, 2025. To promote world peace, unity and healing. Just five days after Bill's last birthday. After 108 days of walking they arrived in Washington. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, their journey was completed, and they were able to return home. The same day Bill completed his own journey and now he returns home. The mantra of the monks shared across the miles and upon their arrival in Washington February 10, was "Today is my peaceful day."

"We're all just walking each other home."  - Ram Dass