STOCKS: Ron Williams passes away

WATERLOO, ON - The Ontario stock car community lost a longtime friend on Saturday (Dec. 10) when Ron Williams, of Waterloo, passed away following a stroke two nights earlier.



During his career in racing, Williams, 60, was a ‘starter’ at Sauble and Varney Speedways, as well as a pit steward and crew member / crew chief on various racing teams.



He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, daughters Jackie Langan & Wendy Watson, and four grandchildren (Corey, Kyle, Jessica and Jake).



Sauble Speedway / ALSTAR Series promoter Joe Chisholm held Williams in high regard. “Ron was a dynamite guy,” said Chisholm. “He used to work at Sauble before I bought the track. He was a familiar face in the pits; I got to know him through Tim Ellis. Ron was a big supporter of Tim’s.”



Chisholm respected Williams’ comments when it came to track matters. “He’d keep you on your toes. If he gave you a critical comment, it was from the heart and it was constructive. Every time he spoke, I listened. It’s too bad that he’d gone… He was a really good guy.”



Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m. at the Edward Good Funeral Home in Waterloo (171 King St. South // ph: (519) 745-8445). There will be another visitation at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, followed by the funeral service (at 11 a.m.) and internment at Parkview Cemetery, in Waterloo.



Inside Track offers its condolences to the family and friends of Ron Williams.