Obituary of Dwayne Francis Williams

Dwayne Francis “Coop” Williams, 52, New Glasgow, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Antigonish on August 1, 1972, he was a son of the late Margaret Ann Williams. Coop possessed a “big heart”, always helping those in need.  He was always up for a chat, especially conversations about cars and sports. Coop enjoyed going to yard sales, traveling the province to pick up cars and loved the thrill of a hard-earned bargain. He was often told he should have been a lawyer. Coop enjoyed ‘numbers’ and possessed the ability to problem solve. For special people in his life, he would write very meaningful letters and poems. Life for Coop changed when his grandchildren arrived, to quote his sons, “he got soft and fluffy”. He loved spending time with his sons, grandchildren, siblings and other family members. Coop leaves a legacy of strong work ethic, kindness towards others and a loving heart.

Surviving are his sons, Nelson (Kaitlyn) Williams, Stellarton; Nathaniel “Nathan” (Courtney) Williams, New Glasgow; James “Baby James” Williams, New Glasgow; Ryan (Hope) Neilson, New Glasgow; grandchildren, Chase, Jaxon, Kylie, Lila, Daniel, Dean and Raylene “Little Big Rig”; sisters, Lori-Ann Williams, Toronto, Ont.; Tanya Williams, Timberlea; Rolanda Williams (Mark McGrath), Hatchet Lake; Stephanie Williams, Ottawa; nieces, Vikki, Jordie, Tia, Tamica and Tanysha; nephews, Marcus, Bryce, Adam and Bronson; brothers, Ashley “Bob” Williams, Ottawa, Ont.; Robbie Williams (Stephanie), Ottawa; aunts, Ellie Williams, Catherine Williams and Rita Williams, Ottawa; uncles, Donald Williams, Upper Big Tracadie;  Peter Williams, Joseph Williams and Gerard Willams, New Glasgow; numerous cousins.

Besides his mother, Margaret, he was predeceased by his grandparents, Walter “Daddles” and Mary Kay “Mom” Williams; granddaughter, Ellie Williams; nephew, Tyler Williams; aunt, Monica Williams; uncle, Walter Williams Jr.

The family will receive visitors 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 16 in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. He will be transferred to the care of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish, where he will rest at the home of his uncle, Donald Williams, 438 Upper Big Tracadie Road from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, May 18.  Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 19 in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Tracadie with Father John Barry presiding.  Interment will follow in St. Monica’s Cemetery, Lincolnville.

If desired, donations in Dwayne’s memory may be made to his family.