Gertrude Williams Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gertrude Williams in Matthews, Indiana, born in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, who passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband John "Ralph" Williams; her boyfriend Hugh "Tex" Critchlow; and her brothers, Howard McCall (late Margaret McCall) and Peter McCall (Joan McCall). She is survived by: her daughters, Lisa Anne, Cheryl Lynn (Stephen Masson) and Denise Caryn (Shawn Beattie); her grandchildren, Crystal Beattie (JC), Jake Beattie, Kaleb Williams-Forde, Keara Masson, Riley Williams-Forde and Lauren Masson; and her sisters, Lillian (late Roy Torrey), Theresa (late Ross Hardy) and Gloria (Calvin Langille). She is also survived by her extended family and the many friends.
To honour Gertie's legacy of service, donations can be made to the Church of the Evangelists (https://www.parishoftheevangelists.org) and Matthews House Hospice.
