Retired Major Ronald John Williams, with family by his side at Trillium Hospital, Mississauga, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at age 93. Beloved husband of Patricia Williams (nee Ransbury) for over 69 years. Cherished father of Terry Lee Milligan (Peter) and Christopher Williams (Susan Henry). Much loved grandfather of Ian (Jennifer), Weston (Francine), Cameron (Olivia), Haily (Eli) and great grandfather of Auden, Isla, Harrison and Sidney. Stepbrother of Stephan Holmes. Predeceased by parents Ella Holmes (nee Paradine), stepfather Alex Holmes, sister-in-law Janice Holmes, sister Patricia Nurse. Ron’s early years were at Archie Wilson’s farm, Bethany, Ontario and at 12 years he moved to Tobermory. He valued his successful, happy marriage and family. He counted on wife Patricia in a shared military life of raising family, managing the household during many moves and travel, many years cottaging and retiring to their home in Tobermory. He was an Officer in the RCAF for 29 ½ years, worked as a Navigator on CF 100’s Bagotville, Quebec; 440 All-weather Fighter Squadron flying CF 100s, 3 Fighter Wing, Zweibrucken, Germany, NATO; Air Transport Command, 436 Squadron, Trenton/Ottawa flying C119s, and Hercules; 437 Squadron, Trenton flying Yukons and Boeing 707s and also OTU instructor; Exchange Posting 10 Squadron on VC10s, Brize Norton, England, He flew many humanitarian, peacekeeping missions and the Queen’s flight. He worked for The Blue Heron Company as 1st Mate on Great Blue Heron and Captain on Zodiac for 24 years and spent 21 winters in Mexico, Lake Chapala/Puerto Vallarta, and 10 plus years in North Fort Myers, Florida. Ron was a Legion Life Member, Power Squadron Instructor, Port Captain, Auxiliary Coast Guard, recreational boater and Tobermory Yacht Club co-founder. Ron was a courageous 15 year, major stroke survivor, and continued to travel, enjoy friends and Tobermory life. Thank you to Trillium Health Partners Hospital, Port Credit Residences and Ontario Health at Home. A funeral service was conducted from the Tobermory United Church, 5 Brock Street, Tobermory on Saturday October 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, WIARTON. Interment Dunk’s Bay Cemetery, Tobermory. Expressions of remembrance to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.ca
