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Cardinal Thomas Stafford WILLIAMS

Cardinal WILLIAMS Obituary

ONZ ChStJ Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington

On December 22, 2023, peacefully at Charles Fleming Retirement Village, Waikanae. Aged 93 years. Respected Priest and Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Wellington. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Maureen, the late Veronica, Kathleen and the late Tony, the late Pat and Ann, Michael and Charlotte, Laurie and Alice. Much loved by his nieces and nephews.

"Requiescat in Pace"

Messages to "the Williams family" may be placed in Cardinal William's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted C/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu. Cardinal Tom's Requiem Mass will be livestreamed via www.tributes.co.nz. A Mass will be held at Our Lady Of Kapiti, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10.30am . A Vigil service will be held at St Teresa's Church, 301 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington, on Wednesday, December 27 evening at 7.00pm. Cardinal Tom's Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Teresa's Church on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by an interment at the Karori Cemetery.


Published by The Press on Dec. 23, 2023.

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Maureen fletcher (Julie)

December 26, 2023

Deepest sympathy to all his family especially Laurie who I knew when Cardinal Tom took us to Fiji in the CYM, Palmerston North in 1964

Judith Gilbert

December 24, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time.
A friendship that started in the fifties our CYM days.
Judith Gilbert (ex ChCh)

Jyotika Carter

December 24, 2023

To the Williams family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
From Jyotika, Stephen, Serina and Emily Carter.

Mark Williams. Upper Hutt

December 23, 2023

With a very heavy heart I extend my sincere sympathies and condolences to Cardinal Thomas's family. It was an honour and privilege to work at the Catholic Development Fund in Wellington under his spiritual leadership and guidance.
A wonderful gentleman of intellect, financial skills, dry humour, wit, compassion and thoughtfulness.
Rest in peace my friend. Deo Gratias and God Bless you. Mark Williams. Upper Hutt

Lyn shanahan

December 23, 2023

Cardinal Tom was a gentle, compassionate and strong leader. He made a lasting impression on me and my family. Rest in Peace Cardinal Tom

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