WILLIAMS, Thomas Mayhew (Tom Williams) July 3, 1934 - June 19, 2009 After a short battle with cancer, and having said his good-byes to his family, Tom left us too early but in peace on June 19th. Wonderful friend and husband of 50 years to Susan (Sue) Brewer Williams. Proud father of Baxter (Lynn Marchildon) of Ottawa, Owen (Rebecca Morris) of Rossland, B.C., and Trevor of Toronto. Grandfather to Oona Lily, Everest, Owen and Madeleine. Born and raised in Montreal, Tom was the son of the late R. Lyman and Elizabeth Morrill Williams. His brother Murray predeceased him. Tom's training as a chartered accountant provided a basis for his careers as a consultant, a financial officer in a number of organizations, and as an entrepreneur. Tom always made time to remain socially engaged, acting as treasurer to many charitable and nonprofit organizations. This was a legacy of his mother and father's commitment to community involvement. His restless energy supported many talents and interests. Tom was a passionate skier and golfer; the first twitch of pain from the cancer that would soon kill him was initially thought to be the result of a ski injury this spring. He and Sue were faithful patrons of many local arts organizations, where he also found a role serving as volunteer treasurer to a number of them. Tom's strength of character, particularly his unwavering devotion to his wife, will continue to serve as a positive example for his three sons. He had a mixture of insight, integrity and charm that endeared him to many people. While Tom was widely respected, he could also appreciate an amusing anecdote told at his expense. He will be deeply missed by his family and his many friends. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at the First Unitarian Congregation at 30 Cleary Ave. on Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m. The family will greet guests before the service. A reception after the service will take place on-site in Fellowship Hall. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to The Nature Conservancy of Canada, www.natureconservancy.ca