JOHN WILLIAMS (BIG JOHN)

Condolences & Memories (20 entries)

• "Though you're gone, your spirit lives on, and I find comfort in the love and memories we shared. Miss you always brother." - Posted by: Doreen Bailey (Sister) on: Jul 29, 2025

• May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear, I love and miss you brother and wish that you were here. - Posted by: Doreen Bailey, sister (Sister) on: Dec 30, 2024

• Though gone from sight, never from memory. - Posted by: Doreen Bailey (Sister) on: Aug 01, 2024

• Hello, Daddy wow ...it's almost been 2 year's I can't believe it.. not a day goes by that I don't think of you dad. I miss your smell that big toothless smile the grey hair that you'd try and tell me it's not grey hair. The talks you just listening to me about nothing omg the dad jokes to think I'd miss that is crazy whoever told this man he was the funniest person ever lied. But I love that about you thank you for always knowing how to make everyone around you smile dad you always knew when people needed it .. BUT the one thing I can say is that I thought I would never say this was I miss grocery shopping with you start off with either a big bag of grapes or cashew and end shopping with next to nothing in the bag I miss you daddy. <3 - Posted by: kayla (The baby) on: Feb 27, 2024

• To my brother, who may be far away but will never be forgotten. Happy Birthday! Doreen Bailey - Posted by: John A. Williams (Sister) on: Jan 04, 2024

• 1 year they said it gets easier but it doesn’t. I catch myself wanting to call you and tell you what a terrible day I had, to tell you about how happy uncle Terry is that’s he’s in the Philippines. I wish I could show you the pictures so we laugh together. God I miss your deep laugh, your smile, smell. I never knew I would miss the smell of your stinky cologne so much. I hated it growing up it would be over everything. But now it kills me that I’ll never smell it again. I swear you were the only person keeping them in business dad. Listening to auntie Doreen and her jokes warms my heart makes me think of you and it’s a love hate because it’s a reminder that you left us. It hurts to realize that you are not here with me. There is so much I wish I could share with you. I keep thinking of your proud smile and it makes me cry love you and miss you so much daddy❤️ - Posted by: Kayla (Daughter) on: Aug 06, 2023

• Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Your loving sister Doreen - Posted by: Doreen Bailey (Sister) on: Jul 26, 2023

• Happy birthday daddy❤️ - Posted by: Kayla (Daughter) on: Jan 04, 2023

• Thinking a lot about you this month. It’s so very hard not having the 20 phone calls a week from you asking me if I’m feeling old yet. I miss you so very much daddy my birthday is coming up and this is my first birthday without you and it kills me. Not talking to you or see you. I wish you were still here today is Thanksgiving and you would phone me and asked me if I ate turkey and then repeatedly tell me that white people have too many holidays. I miss your sense of humor❤️ - Posted by: Kayla (Daughter) on: Oct 10, 2022

• I think about you always, I talk about you still. You have never been forgotten, and you never will. I hold you close within my heart, and there you will remain. To walk and guide me through my life, until we meet again. Your loving sister Doreen - Posted by: Doreen Bailey (Brother) on: Oct 01, 2022

• I miss you dearly. We cherished the times we had together. You had the gift of making us laugh. One of my favorite memory was when you sneak out and went partying and daddy was waiting for you to come through the window because the door was locked, so he helped you in. The other part is history. Miss you passing by my home and if Leslie and I are in front you will ask us if we are taming. No more passing, no more pain, no more suffering no more laughter . I will always miss you, biggy. Big sister Dafado..We will meet someday Remember don't sneak out and go dancing. - Posted by: Daphne howard (Sister) on: Sep 08, 2022

• I first met John 32 years ago, a young woman just starting life. John was my life long friend and champion and his words of encouragement have made all the difference in my life. To his children, he loved you all so much and every conversation we had he sang your praise, he was so proud of you all. I am so saddened that he is gone from us and I will be forever grateful for his kindness, friendship and love. The world is less without him. - Posted by: Tracy (Friend ) on: Sep 03, 2022

• So much to say about this man! I have known him since I stepped off the plane at Winnipeg Airport in 1987 and remained close up until his death. John took me to my first job interviews and was my main job reference for many years. He also let me know who was hiring and where to apply. John and I shared a passion for music especially Soca and Reggae and we often discussed songs and singers, especially classic calypso. He was like a father to me and would call regularly to see how my family was doing. John will be missed immensely. My deepest condolences to those who also mourn his passing. - Posted by: Carlos Walcott (Family friend ) on: Aug 22, 2022

• Sorry to hear John has past away. Worked with him many years on afternoon shift at Symington LRC. My condolences to the family, will be sadly missed by all. Talked to him the last pizza night before Covid. Thinking about him often - hard to think he is gone. Too bad we couldn't have that beer we talked about. Hope you rest in peace will be in my thoughts. Your co worker bezz as you called me. - Posted by: Anthony Bezdek (Co worker) on: Aug 19, 2022

• Sending our heartfelt condolences to you and the whole family. - Posted by: Willard Reaves (Friend) on: Aug 18, 2022

• My husband Barry and John worked together at CN. I recall John often calling to see how I was doing and always asking about our kids. Im glad they are both free of pain. - Posted by: Kathy (Friend) on: Aug 16, 2022

• I worked with big John for many years. We always were able to share a laugh every time we met. John and I just seemed to hit it off even though we were on different shifts. I am so sorry for your loss. Hearing the news brought back so many memories and great sadness to me. I last saw John in the lobby at HSC a couple of years ago, we laughed, shared some our medical troubles and parted smiling. Gonna miss that deep voice. - Posted by: David Garrod (friend) on: Aug 15, 2022

• I’m going to miss you daddy. My heart is aching, not being able to talk to you. This is devastating because whenever I was having a bad day or something was wrong, I was always able to call you ask for advice, or listen to one of your terrible jokes. I’m really gonna miss moments like that. I will especially miss the little dates that we had to just sit and talk. I’ve always told you that I’m so thankful that I’ve always had you in my life. You watched me take my first breath and you’ve made me the women that I’ve become. I’m so thankful for that. I have always appreciated you and everything you’ve always done for me. Even your time in the hospital, you still tried to make the best of a bad situation. I’m happy that I was able to be by your side the whole time. You will forever mean the world to me. I’ll always be daddy‘s little girl, no matter how old I am. I love and miss you so much daddy. Love, your favourite big head little girl❤️ - Posted by: Kayla Mae (Daughter) on: Aug 15, 2022

• Big John you will be truly missed. I still remember the first day we met 33 years ago you were a very caring loving man we brought in a beautiful daughter into this world she has lost without you but she has lots of memories of you and so do I you will be truly missed but now no pain no worries rest in peace John our family will always have your memories in our hearts love Camille - Posted by: Camille (Friend ) on: Aug 15, 2022

• I'm gonna miss you Big John. You've been family since we were kids. You and daddy were always together. You leave us with a lot of fun memories growing up. Thanks for always looking our for us and being there when we needed you. I'll miss talking to you and hearing your voice. You fought hard, now you're out of your pain. Rest Peacefully big guy. Big John, Uncle John. We love you. ❤️ - Posted by: Desiree Ellis (Family ) on: Aug 14, 2022