ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family wish to express their gratitude and sincere thanks to friends and family. We would also like to acknowledge with deep appreciation the comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers, expressions and acts of kindness and love. The Family
REPAST
Paulette K Ford Community Center 85 Lenox Street, Paulette Ford Way Boston, MA 02118
Loving Memory of
BABA EDWARD MERVYN WILLIAMS
December 2, 1936 – October 27, 2025
Edward’s life was a tapestry of dedication, wisdom, and love. Born in Trinidad, he began his career as an electrician at APEX, where his passion for cricket flourished. Not only did he play on the company’s team, but he also rose to become its captain a role that reflected his natural leadership and team spirit.
Driven by a thirst for knowledge, Edward furthered his education at the University of England before migrating to the United States in the 1970s. He settled in Boston with his beloved wife, Juanita, and their extended family, building a life rooted in hard work and community. Edward worked at CDA as a carbon paper technician and later served as a mental health worker at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, where he remained until his retirement at age 65. His compassion and calm presence made a lasting impact on those he cared for.
Beyond his professional life, Edward was a co-owner of Juanita Records, one of Boston’s most popular record shops in the 1990s. Together with Juanita, he created a vibrant cultural hub that celebrated music and brought joy to many.
Edward was also known as a Baba a spiritual teacher and healer whose gifts touched countless lives. His wisdom, generosity, and quiet strength were a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.
Edward is survived by his devoted spouse, Juanita Williams; Adrian Williams, Avian Williams, Aixia Williams-Benn, Kurt Williams, Lester Williams, Curtis Young, Fabian Williams, Nicole Williams, Ophelia Williams, Kim Marshall, and Roy Marshall.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and family, including 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-greatgrandchildren. His spirit lives on in each of them, a testament to a life well-lived and deeply cherished.
Edward’s memory will forever be honored through the kindness he showed, the lives he uplifted, and the generations he shaped. As we gather to celebrate his life, let us reflect on the lessons he imparted and the love he shared.
May his spirit continue to guide us with grace, compassion, and peace.
Abide with Me
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide;
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
ORDER OF SERVICE
OFFICIANT: MINISTER KAREN
MUSICIAN: BROTHER JOHN CLEMONS
Processional
Invocation ………………………..…..Minister Karen
Selection …………………………….......Sister Melissa “In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions”
Opening Introduction…………..……...Minister Glen
Psalms Reading …………………...Reverend Gregory
Selection …………………………….......Sister Melissa “In The Sweet By and By”
Obituary Reading……………………..Minister Karen
Family Remembrance of Baba: Daughter-Kim Marshall Niece-Rosemarie Glaude Son-Adrian Williams Son-Rahking Williams
Eulogy………………......Daughter, Ophelia Williams
Sermon ………………..…………………Pastor Ashby
Selection …………………………….......Sister Melissa “Abide With Me and Chorus”
Closing Remarks……………………..Minister Karen
COMMITAL CEREMONY
YORUBAN CEREMONY
will be performed by sons, Rahking and Adrian with Brother Floyd Williams
O R D E R O F S E R V I C E
