It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reverend Gregory Bruce Williams, son of Charles and Milvena Williams (Wheatley). Greg passed away on May 6th, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born October 12th, 1966, in Montreal, QC, Greg is predeceased by his brother Stephen Williams, brothers-in-law Ken Verner and Jim Magee, and sisters-in-law Wendy Williams and Karen Williams.

Greg graduated in 1985 from Kennebeckasis Valley High School and went on to study at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, but quickly learned that his path in life lay elsewhere and decided to travel the seas on a ship as a crewmate. Upon returning from his life aboard, Greg decided to pursue his passion for electronics by enrolling at NBCC, where he graduated top of his class. In 1994, while working at Cox Radio and TV, Greg met his loving soulmate, Barb, and together they created a loving family.

Soon after, in 1997, Greg took a position at the Juniper Lumber IT department working under Burton Shaw. As a result of his new position, Greg decided to relocate his family to Argyle, New Brunswick, where he and Barb welcomed their final addition to their family. After a few years, Juniper Lumber closed, and this helped to push Greg into starting his own computer consulting business based on his love and knowledge of electronics.

All the while, Greg became increasingly involved with his local church, Lakeview United Church in Argyle. This is where Greg discovered his calling for ministry. In 2009, at the age of 42, this father and grandfather made the decision to return to university and pursue his Arts degree and then his master's degree in divinity (M. Div) at the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he met three life-long friends who were also fellow students. For the next five years, while working as a full-time student minister at the Canterbury Richmond Pastoral Charge, Greg received his master's degree at the age of 47 and relocated his family once again to Canterbury, New Brunswick. Here, he took up the role of chaplain for the Canterbury Fire Department. Continuing his passion for learning, Greg chose to pursue another degree in 2022. This time for a Master's in Arts and Theology (M.A.Th) at the age of 56.

Always quick-witted with a seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of life in general, Greg truly was a jack-of-all-trades. Out of all of these, Greg’s deepest passion was for his love of trains and model railroading, something bestowed on him by his father, Charles. As an avid and respected member of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) and the Saint John Society of Model Railroaders, Greg ended up serving time as President of the Eastern Canada Division of the NMRA, where he made countless life-long friends who shared his passion and inspired many members with his dedication and attention to detail.

None of this, however, ever overshadowed his deep love of his family, church family, and community. Barb and Greg would be celebrating their 32nd year together as husband and wife this coming July 16th. Greg is survived by his sons, Jeffery Byers (Krystal), Jonathan Williams (Brianna), daughters Alicia Williams Singh (Avneet), Anna Gourley (Devin), grandchildren Benjamin Byers and Alexia Byers, brother Brian Williams, brothers-in-law Albert Verner (Betty), Michael Verner (Marilyn), and Gerry Verner (Anne), sisters-in-law Anne Marie Maloney (Ron), Linda Magee, and Jennifer Duplessis (Darren Crowell).

A special thank you to the doctors and palliative care team at the URVH, the Extra Mural nurses - especially Shelley, as well as all the staff of URVH 2 East who took great care of Greg during his time there.

Visitation will be held from Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road, Jacksonville NB on Tuesday May 12, 2026, from 12 to 2 PM.

Funeral Service will be held in the Carleton Funeral Home Chapel at 2pm.

Donations can be made towards the Canterbury Richmond Pastoral Charge.

A reception will be held at the Canterbury Community Centre (22 Mill Street), following the funeral service all are welcome.