It is sad to report the death of Dewi Williams, a long serving member within the National Association of Co-operative Officials (NACO) and the co-operative movement. Dewi died on 13 January 2009, from septicaemia.
 
Dewi commenced his employment with the Co-operative Union Limited in November 1961 in the Research and Statistical Department before moving onto the Trade Advisory Section. Dewi joined NACO in August 1970 as a Research and Administrative assistant before being promoted in 1974 to Assistant Secretary.
 
Dewi’s vast knowledge of the co-operative movement was invaluable to NACO being involved in all aspects of NACO work including mainstream collective bargaining, negotiating terms for NACO members, administration and organising conferences and seminars. Dewi was particularly adept in individual representation of members during disciplinary and grievance procedures.
 
In 1995 and 2000 Dewi was presented with Long Service Awards by NACO for 25 and 30 years service. Prior to Dewi’s death, NACO’s General Council had agreed to award him Honorary Life Membership of NACO at their 2009 Annual General Meeting.
 
Dewi lived in Biddulph, Staffs with his wife Denise and had suffered with Leukaemia and had been on long term sick leave since April 1999.
Details of his funeral arrangements are not known at present.