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William Frederick "Bill" Williams

William Frederick "Bill" Williams obituary

William Williams Obituary

Williams, William "Bill" Frederick GAITHERSBURG, Md. William "Bill" Frederick Williams, age 56, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2021. Bill was born in Albany, the youngest of three children. He is survived by his beloved wife Cindy; and children, Zachary and Adele. He was the brother of Susan Kennen, and the late Jim Williams; son of the late Douglas and Marion Williams; uncle of Kristine D'Amario (Adam); and great-uncle of Gavin D'Amario. He is also survived by many more loving relatives and friends. His father was a principal at Shaker High School in Latham, and his mother worked for the New York state government. He had a special bond with all animals and, as a teenager, worked at Shaker Animal Hospital. Bill was proud to have earned the rank of Eagle Scout as his father before him and his son after him. He served as a cubmaster for several years and went on to become an involved leader in the Boy Scouts. Bill graduated with an electrical engineering degree from Georgia Tech and earned a master's degree in education from the University of Maryland. A memorial service will be live-streamed on YouTube on Saturday, April 3, at 11 a.m. For the link and online family guestbook, go to pumphreyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Boy Scouts of America at donations.scouting.org or to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org.

Published by Albany Times Union from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2021.
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My prayers and thought to Billy´s family. I have many fond memories of camping with Billy in our youth. I´ve not had the pleasure of meeting Billy´s wife,Cindy, but I got to know Adele and Zachary over their many visits to Latham and the diner. Please know you are both in my prayers.

Edie (Duncan) Walker

April 2, 2021

I'm So sorry to see that Bill has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and sister at this time. I never meant him but was lucky enough to know his mom and dad. Rest In Peace

Elizabeth Wilson

April 2, 2021

Sending our Condolences to the Williams family and recalling our fond memories of the many camping trips to Myrtle Beach we all took together with our neighbors and teachers from Shaker High School.

Steven and Karen (DeSanta) Nolan

April 2, 2021

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