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Richard W Williamson

Birth	:	Feb 1882 Canada
Death	:	19 Oct 1934
Burial	:	Saint James Cemetery, Watford, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.9308000, -81.8710400
Description	:	Funeral in Trinity Church Monday One of the Largest Ever Held in Watford; Hundreds of Sympathizing Friends From all Sections Unable to Enter the Church For the first time in 60 years since the village was incorporated back in 1874, the Reeve of Watford has died in office, when Richard Williamson, reeve for the past 4 years, died in London hospital last Friday evening, following an operation the Monday previous. The citizens of the town and entire countryside were stunned by the tragic news. Daily reports from the hospital had served to indicate that although his condition was serious, an improvement was... Read More	Funeral in Trinity Church Monday One of the Largest Ever Held in Watford; Hundreds of Sympathizing Friends From all Sections Unable to Enter the Church For the first time in 60 years since the village was incorporated back in 1874, the Reeve of Watford has died in office, when Richard Williamson, reeve for the past 4 years, died in London hospital last Friday evening, following an operation the Monday previous. The citizens of the town and entire countryside were stunned by the tragic news. Daily reports from the hospital had served to indicate that although his condition was serious, an improvement was shown. From all sections of the country, friends of a lifetime voiced their deep sorrow and regret at his early passing in his 53rd year, coupled with profound sympathy for his widow and only daughter. Born in Warwick township, a farmer in Brooke township until he retired to Watford and built a home about twelve years ago, known throughout East Lambton farmers by his work as fieldman for the Dominion Sugar Co., for over 20 years; long identified with the East Lambton Conservative association, serving as president at the time of his death, and it was generally rumored about this section of the county that he would be a candidate for the Conservative nomination in the new Lambton-Kent riding in the coming Federal election; an eminent Mason, actually the main pillar in Havelock Lodge, A.F.&A.M., where he has been an honoured member for nearly 20 years, rising to the rank of D.D.G.M. some 10 years ago; a past first principal of Bruce Chapter, Royal Arch Mason, Petrolia, a past preceptor of St. Simon of Cyrene Preceptory of Knights Templar, Sarnia, and a member of Mocha Temple Shrine, of London. In the Knights Templar fraternity he had indeed gone far. As a member of the Sarnia Drill Corps, which on many occasions has been designated as the finest in all Canada, as an exalted officer of the Great Priory of Canada he steadily rose to the office of deputy grand master for the past 2 years, and next year would have taken the chair as Grand Master of all the preceptories across Canada. In all the various Masonic organizations, "Dick" Williamson was an outstanding member; never content to take the various degrees of the Order without throwing his whole-hearted interest and sympathy into the work of the organization. His record of achievements in Masonry has perhaps seldom been equalled, at the same time retaining the admiration and profound respect of all his fellow members. He was ever ready to serve, whether the opportunity was instruction or guidance to a younger Mason, with an ability to exemplify any degree work at any time, whether blue lodge, chapter or preceptory to install officers or bury a departed brother; "Dick's" place will never be refilled in the Masonic fraternities of this district. In his service to Watford, he accepted the Reeveship 4 years ago this fall on the retirement of ex-warden W. G. Connolly; has given excellent service to the village, both at home and at County Council, was returned to office each year by acclamation, and worked in harmony with his council and all civic bodies for the town's welfare. The various activities with which he was connected were almost multitudinous, including the Canadian Legion, the Band, the Horticultural Society, skating arena, hockey club, all sports organizations, literary clubs, and all phases of community life that had aims for the betterment of the young people of the community; an ardent churchman first at Sutorville and later in Trinity Anglican Church a consistent member of the choir, and counted upon as one of the best known laymen in the Lambton Deanery. To his widow, Mrs. Marjorie Williamson and his daughter, Miss Verlie, the sympathy is extended, not only of all Watford citizens, but of hundreds of friends from far and near; and through them to his 4 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Healey, 12th line, Brooke; Mrs. Francis Parker, London; Mrs. Joseph Acton, Watford; Mrs. Ed McGregor, Petrolia; and 4 brothers; Ben, 12th line, Brooke; James and Clifford of Trail, B.C.; and William of Denver, Col. The funeral on Monday was impressive and most largely attended literally less than one-third of those present enabled to gain entrance to Trinity Church, where the rector, Rev. J. H. Hosford, officiated. The north side of the church was reserved for the pallbearers, the Drill Corps and escort of Knights Templar from Sarnia, who took full charge of the service: the Town Council, Public Utilities Commission and representatives of all the several organizations throughout the county with which he was affilliated. The south side was reserved for his family and intimate friends, relatives and family connections. The public were admitted to stand at the rear of the church and in the chancel, while hundreds waited without, in silent tribute and respect. At the close of the church service, the members of all Masonic organizations not represented by the Knights Templar, filed past the brier as a token of a last farewell. Interment was in St. James church cemetery, Brooke, where the Knights Templar burial service, not infrequently conducted by the deceased, was very impressively given by his brother Knights. The profusion of floral tributes from all parts of the country was almost unparalleled, and from the simplest sheaf to the most elaborate design, each bore messages of sincere grief and sympathy. The honorary pallbearers included A. E. Brown, Dr. G. N. Howden, Howard Fraleigh, ex M.L.A., of Forest, and the remaining three Protestant clergy of Watford, Rev. E. W. Hart, Rev. E. J. Kerr and Rev. G. M. Chidley. The active pallbearers were members of St. Simon of Cyrene Preceptory of Sarnia; Alex Saunders, W. A. Saurwein, Dr. A. R. McMillan, ex M.L.A., W. J. Carson, W. E. McKelvey and R. E. Garrett. ~Watford Guide Advocate, October 1934

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Latitude: 42.9308000
Longitude: -81.8710400

Family Members:

Parent

James Williamson

(1828 - 1896)

Caroline Minielly Williamson

(1840 - 1913)

Spouse

Marjorie Lucas Williamson

(1883 - 1988)

Siblings

John Murray Williamson

(1867 - 1916)

Elizabeth Mackey Williamson Parker

(1868 - 1938)

Ellen Williamson Healy

(1871 - 1937)

Mary Jane Williamson

(1877 - 1938)

Caroline M. Williamson Acton

(1879 - 1940)

Benjamin Andrew Williamson

(1880 - 1946)

Children

Verlie Dorothy Williamson Dodds

(1908 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.9553860, -81.8839040

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Coordinate: 42.9041270, -81.9000930

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6. Warwick Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9927500, -81.9474170

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Coordinate: 43.0031900, -81.8112200

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Coordinate: 42.9192775, -81.7438323

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Coordinate: 42.9070170, -81.7458670

14. West Adelaide Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0298809, -81.7663611

15. Alvinston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8015900, -81.8479300

16. Brown's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8769167, -81.7069000

17. Saint Ann's Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0047200, -81.7091400

18. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0064800, -81.7062110

19. Arkona Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0718651, -81.8229065

20. Katesville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9314600, -81.6648700

21. South Plympton Presbyterian Cemetery
Plympton, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9743510, -82.0729200

22. Uttoxeter United Church Cemetery
Plympton, Lambton County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0300340, -82.0488450

23. Mount Zion Fourth Line Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9554600, -81.6471300

24. All Saints Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9399094, -81.6441539