Obituary of Kenrick Hope Williams

Mr. Kenrick Hope WilliamsMarch 5, 1932 – October 22, 2020It is with much sadness and very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenrick (Ken) Williams at the Scarborough Health Network – Birchmount Hospital.Children: Jacqueline Williams-Phillips (Lionel), Merrick Williams and Jannet Hudson (step-daughter); Grandchildren: Cory & William Hudson, Justin Phillips and Christine Black; Great grandchildren: Jordan, Jayden, Steve and Kingston will sadly miss Ken who is predeceased by his loving wife Clarene, son Dwight, step-son Warren Hudson (Kelly), brothers Hugh, Gladstone, and Franklin. His sisters Lorna (St. Louis, Missouri), Stephanie (Kingston, Jamaica) and Marilyn (Montreal, Canada) also survive Ken.He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, friends and his family at Church of St Andrew Anglican, where he was most recently a reader. Through the many years as a member, he served his church in several capacities. He was also a very ardent member of Masonic Elim Lodge where he previously served as Imperial Potentate.After graduating from Kingston Technical High School in Jamaica, Ken enjoyed a very rewarding career with the Jamaica Information Service. He migrated to New York where he held several positions in the banking industry. Upon migrating to Canada, he enjoyed a long career as a Special Constable with the Ontario Provincial Police.Ken will be fondly remembered as a loving, kind, generous, mentor and friend. His faith and positive outlook on life will continue to inspire us.Visitation will be held at Highland Funeral Home 3280 Sheppard Avenue, E. Scarborough, Ontario on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 6 PM to 8 PM. The number of attendees at the Funeral Service and Burial will be limited by Provincial guidelines. Funeral Service will be livestreamed for family and friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11 AM. For Livestream Link please visit https://www.arbormemorial.ca/highland-scarborough/obituaries/mr-kenrick-hope-williams/56910/ The family would like to thank the staff at the hospital who cared for him during his very short illness.MaggieDUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU INTEND TO VISIT:1. A mask is mandatory inside the funeral home and must be worn properly at all times.2. Please respect social distancing measures and refrain from hand shaking and hugging.3. There is limited space available inside the funeral home, you will be instructed by staff when you can enter the visitation room. At service time, a maximum of 35 family members and close friends will be allowed.4. Only 25 family members and close friends will be allowed at the cemeteryPlease visit the following link (copy and paste into your browser) to view the recording of the funeral service on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11am: http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/7231