Mary I Williams

Mary Isobel (Gillis) Williams, born October 2, 1932 to Cyril and Sarah (McNeill) Gillis in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 with her son Dan by her side. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband George, her parents and her 10 siblings. Mary and her large family resided in Windsor Ontario until she joined the convent of the Ursuline Sisters. Although she left the convent before taking her final vows, she remained a devout Catholic for life. She met and fell in love with George Burton Williams (née Maier) and they married in 1954, remaining happily married until George passed away in 2002. After a few moves early in their marriage, they made their home in Dearborn, Michigan, raising their young family before eventually moving the family to Seminole, Florida in 1974. Here they started the family business, Wheelchair Transport Service. The business has grown and thrived for over 50 years, spanning three generations, as has the family, providing George and Mary with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary enjoyed life to its fullest. She was an avid golfer, bridge player, reader and singer. But most of all she was a loving and nurturing mother to her family. She touched and won the hearts of everyone she met; she will be deeply missed.

Mary is survived by her seven children: Bud (Lisa), Cheryl, John (Tammy), Daniel (Maria), Joseph (Kristin), Andrew (Elizabeth) and Jacqueline; 18 grandchildren (Amelia, Natalie, Clifton, Claire, Janelle, Angela, Sean, Elise, Monica, Sophia, Raquel, Luke, Mark, Aaron, Anna, Sarah, Caden, Leia) and 15 great-grandchildren (Julia, Madeline, Alexandra, Malia, Amara, Imani, Ansley, Ellis Mae, George, Mia, Maddox, Charlotte, Preston, Bennett, Franklin)

A vigil for Mary will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, 2853 SUNSET POINT RD, CLEARWATER, FL 33759. A funeral mass will occur Friday, May 31, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. A private family graveside service will occur Friday, May 31, 2024 from 3:50 PM to 4:15 PM at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 5233 118th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Mary's dedication to her faith, please consider donating to Ursuline Sisters of Chatham;

Ursuline Sisters 20 Merici Way Chatham, ON   N7L 3L9 https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ursuline-religious-of-the-diocese-of-london-in-ontario/