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Christopher Meader Williams
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He was son of the late Barbara Swain (Meader) Williams and the late Silvio Williams, owner and operator of Fitchburg's first Howdy Beef Burger restaurant, Whalom Park, and drive-in theater. Born and raised in Leominster, Mr. Williams summered in Hyannisport. He attended Applewild School in Fitchburg, and graduated from Middlesex School in Concord, where he was a three-letter varsity athlete. He went on to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was also a lifetime entrepreneur.
Mr. Williams was known for his quick wit, keen intellect, and generous spirit. He was as comfortable dining at the local pub as he was dining at The Ritz-Carlton in Boston. He was known for his strength of character and kindness of heart. A longtime dog lover, he was, until recently, inseparable from his dog, the late "Murphy." He loved to cook and was a connoisseur of fine wine. He was an avid sports fan as well. No game was too big or small for him to attend.
Mr. Williams is survived by two sisters, Kathryn S. Williams and her husband Brant Hardy, and Elizabeth W. Sullivan and her husband Gregory J. He was the proud uncle of James, Sam, Charlie and Julia Hardy, and Caroline and Macy Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg. Interment will follow in the First Parish Cemetery, North Easton.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Middlesex School Hockey Program, Concord, MA, or to the local SPCA.
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James Raymond
December 5, 2008
I will always remember working with Chris at the Whalom Drive-in, and Chris playing his Beach Boy music over the drive in speakers. Those were the days, rest in peace
James Raymond
December 5, 2008
I will always remember working with Chris at the Whalom Drive in and Chris playing Beach Boys music on the Drive In speakers. Those where the days. Rest in peace
Leslie & Mike Rotella
November 29, 2008
We went to college with Chris at the University of Tennessee. There is not enough space here to share all the great times and laughs we have shared throughout the years. He was one of kind and our much loved best friend. We will miss him so much. Our condolences go out to his family.
Tobey Belton
November 29, 2008
I knew Chris from my grandmother Mildred Dupee, she watched him and his sisters and they were her extended family she would go to the Cape and stay with them for months at a time. As I grew older I could always remember my grandmother talking about Chris, he must of have had great Influence on her, because she could never talk about him without a smile on her face. He will sadly be missed, I’m sure my grandmother is once again watching over him. For the Williams Family we pray for you and may god bless all of you.
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Tobey Belton
November 29, 2008
I knew Chris from my grandmother Mildred Dupee, she watched him and his sisters and they were her extended family she would go to the Cape and stay with them for months at a time. As I grew older I could always remember my grandmother talking about Chris, he must of have had great Influence on her, because she could never talk about him without a smile on her face. He will sadly be missed, I’m sure my grandmother is once again watching over him. For the Williams Family we pray for you and may god bless all of you.
Tobey Belton
john mccauliff
November 26, 2008
Im so sorry to hear of "C.W." leaving us. i considered him a great friend. I just saw him at my parents house. We were all there saying good bye to brother Tim,who passed two months ago. Chris and Tim were good friends. i believe they are together again. No doubt telling jokes. i will always remember "C W" playing Santa for the kids. What a great guy! I will remember him fondly, we had a million laughs! Im so sorry for the loss of your brother and my friend "C W" John Mccauliff
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