TT Bridge fraternity remembers its late president

Williams was referred to as “a great husband, father, friend, Bridge player and administrator who will be sorely missed by all who knew this perfect gentleman.” The most recent tribute came from Bridge enthusiast, Sham Mohammed, in memory of this retired Chartered Accountant who is survived by his wife Jeanette (nee Wilkes), and sons Stephen and Stuart.

“All philosophers are agreed that nature has brought into being human beings of a fine delicate disposition and others of a gross and course temperament.

Hugh Williams undoubtedly belonged to the former category as is amply evidenced by the life he lived,” Mohammed declared.

He added, “Without doubt he was the epitome of good manners, one who was always calm and polite and who loved people who were of the same inclination. He was always approachable and would generously give of his time to listen to the problems of players and do his best to alleviate their concerns and allay their anxieties.

“He also possessed a special gift to deal with people in authority, for example, the officers of the Ministry of Sport and his ability for amicable and convincing arguments redounded to the benefit of the Bridge League on many occasions especially when he was the president.

“As a Bridge player, his expertise and passion were commendable, but as a human being his character was exemplary and worthy of emulation. In conclusion, we can infer that he possessed a powerful philosophy of life that carried him through all the vicissitudes and vagaries of fate that he had to face in a long productive life.” Mohammed quoted poet, S.E.

Kiser as he reminisced on Williams’ impact.

“To do some good, To bear my ills without complaining, To press on as a brave man should, For honours that are worth the gaining, To seek no profits where I may, By winning them bring grief to others, To do some service day by day in helping on my toiling brothers.”