WILLIAMS, Bruce MacGillivray Peacefully in Ottawa, on Monday, August 15, 2005, at the Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre after a struggle with poor health. Predeceased by his first wife Betty Quinn, his second wife Madeleine (Pratte) Cannon and his step-son Michael Cannon. Cherished and special Papa to Kelley Cannon. Sadly missed by step-daughter-in-law Carol Cannon of Oakville and step-daughter Elizabeth Cannon of White Rock, B.C. Bruce had a fulfilling and exciting life. He travelled extensively in his career and was blessed with many friends. He was born in Nipigon, Ontario, graduated from University of Toronto and saw service in the Canadian Army. On his return from Europe he taught one year at Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario and then started his career with the Department of External Affairs in 1946. His many postings included Ambassador to Turkey, Ambassador to Yugoslavia and High Commissioner to India. He had a wide range of interests throughout his life. He was an enthusiastic golfer and a member of the Royal Ottawa Golf Club. He enjoyed music, art, dancing and entertaining with friends. Thank-you to the doctors and staff at the Perley and a very special and sincere thank-you for the extraordinary kind, warm and loving care given by his special nurses. They were there for him when family was not able. Funeral Mass will be held at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sussex Drive, Ottawa on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/19/2005 - 8/20/2005