It is with deep sadness that the family of Joel Wellington Williams announces his passing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 91 years.
Born on December 3, 1934, in the Pomeroon Region in the County of Essequibo in Guyana. He was the son of the late Clara Williams and Hubert Boston who have already predeceased him many years ago.
Following graduation from secondary school, Joel became interested in Law Enforcement, so he joined the Guyana Police Service and received training at the Police Academy in Georgetown.
Joel was posted to the Lenora Police Station on the West Coast Demerara and subsequently to the La Grange Police Station on the West Bank Demerara. During this period, he met and fell in love with his lifelong partner Figena Finch and joined her in Canada to continue their long life together.
In Canada, he changed his career path and pursued studies in Heating and Refrigeration (HVAC) and graduated from well-known Algonquin College. He secured work as a technician at Parson Refrigeration Company. From there he moved on to new opportunities in the same field at the Ottawa Experimental Farm of Agriculture Canada
Joel had a busy social life and was a member of the Ottawa Cricket Club, where he contributed to its administration, growth and stability. He was also a member of the GOCA (Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association) and was elected to serve for a term as its Vice-President. Finally, he was a life-long member of the Guyana Ex Police Association based in Toronto, Ontario.
Joel will be lovingly remembered by his family, relatives and friends in Canada, Guyana, the United States, England, the Caribbean and elsewhere.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1 pm, followed by the burial and reception until 4:30 pm.
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godwin smith
Earlyn Boston
My deepest sympathy to uncle Joel’ a wife, his sons: Ray, Micheal, Ray, Brian and his siblings and extended family members. May his soul rest in peace.
Desiree Chapman
Another of my dearly beloved uncles has departed this life, he has done so at the good old age of 91 years. My dear uncle, I have alway hold and will forever hold those good memories of you, those school holidays spent with you and your then family at Leonora, police compound.
You always showed and gave your love to all your younger siblings, you stood out as a big brother. You showed love to your nieces and nephews. Like your father, you were a disciplinarian. What else can I say, Rest - In -Peace my dear uncle, like all the others you will Rise-In-Glory.
desiree Chapman
Sending my condolences to Figena, and my cousins, his sons, Michael, Collin Ray and Brian. His Sisters, in-laws and all other family members.
Sandra Boston
May your soul rest in peace uncle Joel.
Members of Bel-Air Cricket Club
On behalf of the members of BACC, we would like to extend our sincere and deepest condolences to the Williams and Finch families. May Joel’s soul rest in eternal peace and rise again in Glory! Gods blessings to all!
Patricia Bascom
My sympathy to you cuz and the entire family.
May he RIP and rise in glory
Joyce and Claude Headley
Dear Figena and family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved spouse - Joel.
May his soul find eternal peace in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour.
Claude and Joyce.
Ulric Mangal
My sincere condolences to the Williams and Finch families on the passing of Joel may he rest in eternal peace.
Roxanne Daniels - Niece
To the Williams Family - I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of my dear uncle Joel Wellington Williams. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May his memory bring you comfort and strength, and may you find solace in the love and support of those around you. God Bless. Roxanne.
Rip joel