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"Nate to one and all" loved the outdoors. He was an avid hiker of the trail, and fly fisherman with a vast knowledge of birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Nate loved to play guitar and had a genius for composing his own songs and performing them for family and friends. His friends and family were the love of his life.
He leaves his parents, David A. and Susan M. (Borko) Williams with whom he lived; a brother, Toby Williams of Shelburne Falls; two sisters, Heather B. Kimball and her husband Greg of Millbury and Holly J. Williams of Framingham; his maternal grandmother, Helen R. (Stomski) Borko of Shrewsbury; an aunt, Carol A. Borko of Shrewsbury; and two nieces, Lily and Ally Kimball. He was a 1998 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and attended Worcester State College.
Nate always enjoyed the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics and loved watching games with his family and friends. He had a great interest in and loved to read classic literature and enjoyed playing classic games including chess and marbles. He always got tremendous pleasure from playing with and reading to his nieces. He will be forever in our hearts, in the stars that twinkle at night, and the butterflies that fly by day.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral service for Nate will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 17th, in the funeral home with long time family friend, The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Swenson officiating. Burial following in Rural Cemetery, Rutland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nathaniel Williams
Chris Martin
June 19, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Williams, Holly, Heather, & Toby... Although I only knew Nate for a short time we had some great times together and he made me laugh! Today is June 19th and unfortunately I just learned of Nate’s passing today. I will always remember the Williams family and my deepest condolences go out to you all. Nate will live eternally in our hearts!
Tanya Kuczka (Norrman)
October 27, 2008
Nate was truly an amazing person. He was so full of life, love and smiles. He will be truly missed and I am so sorry for your loss!!
Shanna Thibeault
October 18, 2008
To all of Nate's family and friends,
I knew Nate only through the hours we shared during elementary and high school, however it hardly seems enough now. He was a bright, expressive and kind person and I will truly miss him.
You have my sympathies for you lose. I pray for you all that your hearts maybe filled with peace and love from those around you during this time of great sorrow.
Pat
October 16, 2008
To The Williams Family,
My heart goes out to you all.
Nate, my kindred spirit friend of the universe, I'll never forget the talks we have shared of many common interests, as we would smile, laugh, eyes open , at times, closed. The stars, the shooting stars, phases of the moon. Respect of Mother Earth, love of nature, and all living things.
There is a special galaxy for the brightest, spirited ones, the special stars. The shinniest and brightest one is you, dear one, as I look and smile, and wave hello. For all to see, and smile, and think of you, and all that you have touched, and will continue to do so.
Spirited one, I finished writing my special song for you. As I sing and play my guitar, you will know it's from me, for you.
That star, the brightest of all , will continue to make the world a "special" place, warming all hearts and souls.
I'll always scence your spirit around.
We will continue to keep in touch, I'm sure of it.
May Peace and Love continue.... deep in your soul.
Ali Rei
October 16, 2008
Natepie..."Goodnight Moon"
Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Toby, Holly, and Heather...you are in my thoughts and in my heart. My love and sympathy are with you always.
Hartland - Jewell Family
October 16, 2008
Williams Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your family during this hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holly - Stay strong my love.
Liz Cannell
October 16, 2008
To The Williams Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Thom & Kathy Faucher
October 16, 2008
Dear Dave & Sue,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Nate. Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Carole Burnham
October 16, 2008
Dave, Sue and Family,
My deepest and heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Steve Allain
October 16, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Toby, Heather, and Holly...
Nate was a great kid, a great friend, and more of a brother than a friend. I wanted to write here to tell all of you that he loved all of you more than anything in his life. He had respect and love unlike anyone that I had ever met before. He could play music and write music so amazingly well and his songs will be in out minds and thoughts. I will greatly miss playing music with him, and so will everyone who ever heard his music.
I have love for all of you in my heart, and my family sends their best regards.
With all the love in my heart, sleep well my friend, later days until we meet again.
Steve Allain
Susan Miller
October 15, 2008
Dear Sue, Dave, Toby, Holy & Heather,
I am so saddened by this heart-breaking news. Nathaniel was such a part of Nick's childhood. He was a joy to have around. When people asked me if the two boys were twins, I often said "Yes!" I cannot imagine what you are going through. If there is anything I could possibly do to help, I would be thrilled to be able to.
You are in my prayers, that you will find the strength you need to get through these difficult times.
Love, Sue
Robin Monahan (Bisson)
October 15, 2008
To The Williams Family: Nate was truly a unique person and will be missed. I grew up knowing him in Rutland, and had some classes at Wachusett with him as well. Every Christmas I think of something he said during our biology lab, that he never cared about if he got presents, and he loved nothing more than to watch his family open gifts and to see their expressions. There should be more selfless people like him, and he was taken far too soon. I will keep all of you in my prayers during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Cody,Callen,Tyler Potvin
October 15, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Williams,We are so sad to hear about Nate. We had fun playing video games with him at our house when he would visit Josh. It was cool when he showed us his turtles. Josh will miss him a lot . We are very sad for your family. Sincerely, Callen, Tyler and Cody
Nicholas Vaughan
October 15, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Williams Toby,Holly and Heather, I was so sorry to hear about Nate. He was a great kid and one of my brothers good friends. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your terrible loss. Nick Vaughan
Chris Doyle
October 15, 2008
Willimas Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all. I will always remember Nate and Nate if your reading this "I'm Ol Gregg!!!"
Susan Haberkorn
October 15, 2008
Dave, Sue & Family,
My heart breaks for all of you. Deepest sympathies in the loss of your son. God bless you all during this sad time.
Warmest regards,
Kim Sholler
October 15, 2008
Dear Williams Family,
May the grace of God be with you and comfort you as you are forced to cope with the loss of your son. Our most sincere thoughts are with your family.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Jim, Kim, Jessie, and Courtney Sholler
J
October 15, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this difficult time. Nate will always be remembered as a good person.
Kathy Swanson
October 15, 2008
Dear Dave, Sue, and Family,
I am deeply saddend to learn about the loss of your son.
My thoughts and prayers are with
you during this difficult time.
Paul Tomashefsky
October 15, 2008
Dear Dave, Sue & Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Dave, you are a respected colleague and friend, I pray that God gives you and Sue the strength to comfort each other during this emotionally difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. . .
Paul, Ann, Katy &
Jonathan Tomashefsky
Dale and Jennifer Holzworth Taylor
October 15, 2008
Dear Williams Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you always.
Paula Finigan
October 15, 2008
Holly, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, may the essence of your brother give you the light to guide you.
Adrienne Carmichael
October 15, 2008
Dear Williams Family,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Myself and my family are here for you, whatever you may need.
Love, Adrienne
Ruth Ragnaldsen
October 14, 2008
To the love of my life,
we will be together again. I love you and I always will. Forever and a day,
Love Buzz
your love Ruth
Pam Sackett & Family
October 14, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Pat Foley
October 14, 2008
Dear Dave and Sue,
Please accept our most sincere thoughts and sympathy at this most difficult time for you and your family, your loss of Nate. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Pat and Tom Foley
Ericka Humphrey
October 14, 2008
Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Reene Hatherley
October 14, 2008
Dave,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sue and your children at this very sad time. I am so, so very sorry to learn of Nathaniel's death.
Reene Hatherley
Jill Mayne
October 14, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear of Nate's death. Please know that I will keep him, and your family, in my prayers.
Patty, Jeff and Elizabeth Scales
October 14, 2008
Dear Williams Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Nate's passing. How very sad for all of you. I knew Nate in third grade as a bright, fun, social and energetic individual. I have very fond memories of him. It is a loss for everyone who knew him. My family and I send our deepest heartfelt sympathies.
Karen Hong
October 14, 2008
Dear Dave, Sue, and your wonderful family,
I am so deeply saddened to learn of Nate. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tara Strand
October 14, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Toby, Heather and Holly,
I am so sorry to hear about Nate. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Marcela Lopes
October 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Nate's family and I can only say I feel so lucky to have met Nate, he was a very fun, loving, caring peson, we will NEVER forget about Nate, we will love you forever!
"John J. and Vatos Locos Forever Man" God, you will be truly missed Nate.
Eric and Marcela
Tara Hart (Travers)
October 14, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Williams, Toby, Heather, & Holly..My deepest apologies for such a sudden and tragic loss of an adored son and brother. I have so many hysterical memories of Nathaniel when we were growing up, and I will truly cherish them forever. He will always be remembered fondly and it is with a warm smile that I will forever think of him. May God bless you all in this time of tragedy and always.
Suzanne Masshardt Welch
October 14, 2008
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
joshua vaughan
October 14, 2008
you have been my best friend since kindergarten. we have been through everything together. I think and you often and will always regret not getting to say goodbye. Too many memories to share. You are a wonderful person and I know you can see this. I'll miss you and I love you always. Your Friend in time, Josh 10/14/08
Dick and Carol Fay
October 14, 2008
We are so sorry to hear the news of Nate's early death. Our hearts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Mary Paige
October 14, 2008
Dave, Sue, Heather, Holly, and Toby,
I am so saddened to hear about Nate. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't even imagine the grief you are feeling.
God Bless You,
Mary Paige
Emily Quayle
October 14, 2008
Holly my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nate was a wonderful, caring, unique, and amazing person. He will truly be missed! I am blessed to be able to have known him and share many great memories.
Just remember I am always here for you day or night.
Tom and Jean Travers
October 14, 2008
Dear Sue and David and family, We are so saddened to hear of the death of Nathaniel. We have such wonderful memories of our time spent with him growing up along with your whole family. We particularly remember him talking non-stop about "the great-white sharks" and how he loved all the stories that went with them. I remember him with his beautiful long blond curls sitting in his high-chair with the one-piece sleeper. During his short life he could not have had a more wonderful and loving family. A lot of people live a whole lifetime and never experience what he had. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all. The Travers family
Courtney Hendrickson
October 14, 2008
I am truly sorry to hear about Nate. He was such a wonderful & fun loving person. He will be truly missed by many. My thoughts are prayers are with your family.
a friend
October 14, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Nate's friends and family. I never really got the chance to know Nate well but he seemed like such a great person. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Doyle
October 14, 2008
To The Williams family - my thoughts are with all of you in this time of loss. Nate was a truly unigue and exquisite person. I am very blessed to have met him.
and Holly.....my luv-bug....I luv you so much and am here for you for whatever you need. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share in Nate's life. xoxo
Sean, Julianne, Liam & Aidan Nelson
October 14, 2008
Our hearts go out to you. We will keep Nathan and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Gordon Wentworth
October 14, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about Nate. He was truly a unique soul and he used to always make me laugh. My condolences to the entire family. May God give you strength and help you through this difficult time.
Jessica Metterville
October 14, 2008
My condolences and sympathies go out to everyone who had the privilege of knowing Nate and now have the sadness of losing him. He will be deeply missed and always loved.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Strand
October 14, 2008
To The Williams Family:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Liz Sweeney
October 14, 2008
I am so, so sorry to hear about Nate. My condolences to the entire family. May you all find the strength to cope with such an untimely loss.
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