Obituary for Drew Williamson
Williamson, William Andrew Douglas (Drew)
Peacefully after a short illness at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, May 1, 2023. Drew Williamson, husband of the late Norma (nee Stire) in his 94th year. Beloved father of Debbie, Alan (Willy) and Eric and Rusty. Predeceased by his grandson Dustin. Drew will be greatly missed by his care-giver and friend, Chris Hutchinson. Drew co-founded Doughty and Williamson in Jarvis in 1950 and continued to be involved in the business until his passing. He was the longest-standing member of the Jarvis Lions Club with over 70 years of service and served as Club President and Deputy District Governor. He was a business partner with several others, helping to develop and operate various enterprises, always with the goal of improving his community. Drew sat on the West Haldimand Hospital Board of Directors for many years and was a life-long member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Jarvis. He was instrumental in getting the new Port Dover Marina started. Drew’s passions were varied, from boating to fishing to travel but always included family, friends or associates. Friends are invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis on Friday, May 5 from 6-8 pm and Saturday, May 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at the former Knox Presbyterian Church, 2058 Main Street North, Jarvis on Sunday, May 7 at 1 pm. (The funeral service will be live-streamed through the funeral home website for those who are unable to attend in person.) Interment Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jarvis. If desired, donations to West Haldimand Hospital Healthcare Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca
Peacefully after a short illness at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, May 1, 2023. Drew Williamson, husband of the late Norma (nee Stire) in his 94th year. Beloved father of Debbie, Alan (Willy) and Eric and Rusty. Predeceased by his grandson Dustin. Drew will be greatly missed by his care-giver and friend, Chris Hutchinson. Drew co-founded Doughty and Williamson in Jarvis in 1950 and continued to be involved in the business until his passing. He was the longest-standing member of the Jarvis Lions Club with over 70 years of service and served as Club President and Deputy District Governor. He was a business partner with several others, helping to develop and operate various enterprises, always with the goal of improving his community. Drew sat on the West Haldimand Hospital Board of Directors for many years and was a life-long member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Jarvis. He was instrumental in getting the new Port Dover Marina started. Drew’s passions were varied, from boating to fishing to travel but always included family, friends or associates. Friends are invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis on Friday, May 5 from 6-8 pm and Saturday, May 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at the former Knox Presbyterian Church, 2058 Main Street North, Jarvis on Sunday, May 7 at 1 pm. (The funeral service will be live-streamed through the funeral home website for those who are unable to attend in person.) Interment Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jarvis. If desired, donations to West Haldimand Hospital Healthcare Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca