Obituary of Beryl Williams

Beryl Williams
May 9, 1934 – March 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Beryl Williams announce her passing on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook in her 90th year.  

Beryl Williams was born on May 9, 1934 at Jim’s Cove to William & Lillian Roberts.  She received her early education in her hometown. She began her working career at a Hotel in Lewisporte but spent most of her life as a homemaker where she lovingly cared for all the needs of her family.

She married the love of her life, Bronson Williams of Card’s Harbour on September 05, 1951 and they were blessed with a family of nine children. She committed her life to Christ at a young age in the Salvation Army and experienced and embraced the Pentecostal message when she came in contact with the DJ Williams family. Bronson & Beryl entered ministry with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland & Labrador and served in the assemblies of Pacquet and Mile’s Cove , before relocation to Deer Lake in 1957.  She has been a faithful member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church for 68 years where she served as Sunday School teacher, VBS leader and on the Women’s Ministries leadership team. For many years Bronson & Beryl served with the Gideons International Ministry. She had a great faith in God that remained firm until the end. Beryl loved knitting, sewing, quilting, cooking and baking.  She was known a hostess and her home was open to many visiting pastors who referred to their home as “Williams Hotel.”  She loved providing meals for those who were less fortunate than herself and would show kindness to those in need. She has spent the last number of years as a resident of the Deer Lake Manor and appreciated the love and kindness shown to her by management and staff. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Bronson, son Lloyd, daughter Sharon and son-in-law John. Her parents William & Lillian Roberts, brother Cecil and sister-in-law Shirley.  Her parents-in-law DJ & Annie Belle Williams, brothers-in-law; Cyril and Bruce. Sisters- in-law; Ethel, Gertie and Maisie.  

She leaves to mourn her children; Yvonne (Bruce), Ted (Sheila), Vaden (Joyce), Judy,  Elizabeth (Paul), Dana, and Peter. Son-in-law, Calvin and daughter-in-law, Nina.  17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.  Her siblings; Marie, Ruth (Reg), Scott, Ruby, Reid (Capital), Avis (Roy) and Joan (Dawson). Her in-laws; Roger, Howard (Jean), Violet, Christine (Clarence), Peggy (Winston) and Lulu. 

Family & friends will be received at Fillatres Funeral Home on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2 pm at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, 45 Bennett Ave with Pastor Jeffrey White officiating.  Interment to follow at the Pentecostal Section of the Deer Lake Interdenominational Cemetery, Wight’s Road.

Donations in Beryl’s memory may be given to Real Time Outreach or Agape House.  Cheques made payable to Emmanuel Pentecostal Church or etransfer to epcdeerlake@gmail.com