JOHN (MEL) WILLIAMS

Condolences & Memories (25 entries)

• Missing you daddy I can't believe how the years are flying by. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and miss you so much, like Tracey said you Stephen and mom and yourself left us in the month of Feb. I know that you are all in a better place and not suffering and learning the Gospel. Till we meet again. I love you daddy RIP - Posted by: Debra (Daughter) on: Feb 13, 2023

• Dad I think of you often as I do mom and Steve. I know that you’re all together right now and you’re smiling down at us. I know that you’re not in pain anymore like you were here on earth. Heaven must be beautiful because they have my mom, my dad and my brother all together again. It’s sad to know that you passed away February 9, mom passed away February 7 and Steven passed away February 24. I miss you dad and I love you dad. Lovingly your daughter Tracey - Posted by: Tracey (Daughter ) on: Feb 08, 2023

• It's been a while dad last time I felt you was 2 weeks ago the day before mom had her heart attack I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. And I know that you came here that evening to give us Comfort because I knew you were here to come and get Mom and take her away from her pain I hope she's celebrating with you and Steven in heaven we love you all so very much please take care of Mommy and enjoy your birthday we love you Daddy give Mommy and Steven hugs and kisses for me for all of us Tracey💜💜💜 - Posted by: Tracey Borden (Daughter) on: Feb 23, 2022

• DAD THINKING OF YOU AND KNOWING YOU ARE WITH ME DAILY. I MISS AND LOVE YOU DAD..IN MY HEART AND IN MY SOUL I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER. LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER TRACEY XOXOXOX - Posted by: Tracey Borden (daughter) on: Aug 02, 2014

• Thinking of you today Daddy. It's been two years today and I'm still in shock ...Heavenly Father took you away from your suffering and now you're with Gamma and Grandpa again. One day we will be reunited and I can't wait to hug you again. I never got to say goodbye to you AND NEVER GOT TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you..Thanks for all the things you taught me in life..Miss you dad, always in my Heart <3 - Posted by: Debra Williams (Daughter) on: Feb 09, 2014

• Thinking of you today and always will dad, you left to soon. I will always be your little girl and I will always keep you in my heart. I feel you around me daily when things go wrong and I know you are there helping anyway you can, we miss you and one day we will all be together in paradise ...love your daughter Tracey (Peeka) - Posted by: Tracey (Daughter) on: Feb 09, 2014

• I Miss and love you and feel you near daily dad until we meet again I Love you Tracey (peeka) - Posted by: Tracey Borden (daughter) on: May 08, 2013

• Dad just want to let you know your work will be done for you soon We will all be sealed as a Family for Eternity And be together as a Family in Heaven ...Mom and all your Children and grandchildren..We miss you so much. I think about you everyday. I feel you near me....Mom and everyone loves and misses you. I know you are a good Man and God is a Just God he knows all you have been through in your life and how you suffered ...We love you..Till we meet again daddy..xoxo - Posted by: Debra Williams (Daughter) on: Mar 20, 2013

• Just learned today of Mel's passing away last February and want to extend my condolences even at this late date to his family. I was a young colleague of his years ago on the rails and his combination of hard work, get the job done, and laugh heartily has always stuck with me. - Posted by: Erin Moure (former co-worker) on: Aug 22, 2012

• To Mel and Pamm's Families, I want to thank Steve (my big rock and stepson), Granddaughters Angie, April, and stepdaughters Wendy and Tracey for all your love and support during this difficult time. You will always be my extended family. And I want to thank my family - you have been my rocks. Mom, Sister Barb, Brothers Paul and Mark. My niece Tanis did our family eulogy at the funeral that was very touching. Son-in-law Rob did the Williams family eulogy. And Mel's friend and co-worker Gary Saunders did a fabulous roast to Mel. And of course our friend Sharon van den Broeck - what a tribute. Lastly I want to thank all of our friends here in Winnipeg and in Texas. I am so lucky to have all of you. And to Mel - we will be together again - I know you think you are with the aliens now but I like to think you are in heaven. And thank you for 27 and one half years of beautiful memories. Your love and devotion is what keeps me going today. "I will always love you." - Posted by: Pamm Routley (wife) on: Feb 21, 2012

• To Gail and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. I feel for you at this time. I want to let you know my prayers are with you. I just found out about this and I'm truly saddened. Mel was a wonderful Father and Man. I know he truly loved his Family and was very proud of all of you..Mel and you have 4 beautiful children together and what a blessing that is..Gail at this time please be a rock to your girls and your son because I know they truly loved their dad as you did too and remember we will all see our loved ones again and that is a promise from God..God Bless your Family. Stay strong..Darlene and Family.. - Posted by: Darlene (Friend) on: Feb 18, 2012

• You were my mentor and friend, blessings to you Pam, Steve and family. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Suffer no more my friend, till we meet again. Blessings,kw - Posted by: Kevin F Williams (friend/colleague) on: Feb 17, 2012

• Dearest Pamm and family Our deepest sympathy in this most difficult time. As we think back to all the wonderful memories that we have with Mel we feel truly blessed to have known him and been a part of his and your life. His laugh will always ring in our ears and his wisdom and grace in our hearts. Fishing with Mel will be one of our greatest memories, big rock green spinner he would always say as he came up from the lake at dawn with a string of beautiful fish. Mel was a caring and thoughtful man who always pitched in when others needed him. Thinking of the time he helped roast a pig on a make shift spit in the back of the cabin for a birthday at the lake, the laughs we had that day still fill the air. He is a soul that cannot be replaced but will be cherished forever. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. All our love and support in this most difficult of times. - Posted by: Patti & Colin McNeill (Friends) on: Feb 16, 2012

• Dear Pamm, Steve and Family: Mel and I worked together at Via Rail for our entire careers. I always enjoyed trips and times spent with Mel. He was always hard working but fun to be with. I hope your memories will comfort and sustain you as you deal with his sudden loss. - Posted by: Gus Marquette (Friend and Co-worker ) on: Feb 16, 2012

• Dear Pamm: So sorry to hear of Mel's passing, I know you will miss him dearly. I liked Mel and enjoyed our conversations, as spare as they were, and I will miss him also. John - Posted by: John Todd (Friend) on: Feb 16, 2012

• I will miss but always remember the toothy smile and grin..Truly saddened for your loss. - Posted by: dave mercer hazlitt (railway coworker ) on: Feb 14, 2012

• Pamm, So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Brad Childe (Friend) on: Feb 14, 2012

• I always enjoyed working with Mel. As a young railroad employee, Mel taught me the value of hard work and the importance of having fun and a sense of humour at work. He had an eye for detail and the ability to bring the best out in his young waiters, cooks, chefs and pantry-men (ladies). He introduced us to Chinese medicine and Royal Jelly. Goodbye, Mel. - Posted by: Jeff Bilous (former co-worker) on: Feb 13, 2012

• Dear Pamm, Steve and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences. Mel was a great Via Rail employee who was so well respected he was picked to be the Leader of a team who served Royalty. His warm smile and deep laugh will be missed by all...Gordon Peck - Posted by: Gordon Peck (Friend & Co-worker) on: Feb 13, 2012

• Dear Pam, So sorry to hear of Mel's passing. Ian and I enjoyed our visits with you two with Hal and Arlene down here in Weslaco. Our thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time. Sincerely Judy. - Posted by: Ian and Judy Moar (Friend ) on: Feb 13, 2012

• We are sorry to hear of Mel's passing, just a few weeks ago in Weslaco Texas we had a great visit & I ( Bill) spent time together chatting as we always did about being healthy & healthy foods. We will miss you Mel, God needed you home. Bill & Bernice - Posted by: Bill & Bernice Petras (Texas Friend) on: Feb 12, 2012

• Dear Pamm, just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. It was a pleasure knowing Mel and he will be missed by all of us. Bob, Angie, Rob & Brandi McFadzean - Posted by: Bob, Angie, Rob & Brandi McFadzean (Friends from Granite Lake) on: Feb 12, 2012

• Pamm, Steve & Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. It was always a pleasure to work with Mel. GARY - Posted by: Gary Robson (Friend & Co-worker) on: Feb 11, 2012

• My dad was the typical dad one that was straight forward do what you have to do and just do it..Chores were a common thing for us as kids we all had those to do and dad made sure we did but it taught us how to be dependent clean and have that authority,I love my dad and will truly miss him dearly dad you will remain in my heart always your just a whisper away ,until we meet again as we once did at the beginning,you will remain in my heart Forever your Daughter Tracey I love you Daddy May God wrap his arms around you and keep you safe... - Posted by: Tracey (Daughter) on: Feb 11, 2012

• My Father he was a very well loved Man who everyone respected..He loved his Family dearly and he loved his Friends.Dad loved to cook and we had the best meals growing up he was a neat freak and a perfectionist with everything he did my goodness when we were kids if a choir wasn't done right he would make us do it again he was strict but I'm very thankful for that he taught us values and to respect others..He never smoked a day in his life and quit drinking years ago and I truly believe in my Heart it was after reading the ''Word of Wisdom'' Dad if you're reading this I know your nodding your head 'Yes ''We had a normal childhood and even though he was strict he never laid a hand on us if he said something you just did it because we respected him..I love my Daddy very much I was his first Daughter and living in Toronto I never really got to see him like I wanted too.I missed so much time with him but nobody can take my memories away from me.Daddy I know you Loved your Kids and we all Loved you very much and I'm going to miss you but I know one day I will be with you in Heaven and I can't wait to hug you..I love you Daddy ..Your Daughter Debra xo - Posted by: Debra Williams (Daughter) on: Feb 11, 2012