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John Harrison Williams II
1934 - 2026
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John Williams Obituary
Mr. Williams was a graduate of Princeton University and Columbia Law School. He served the community as a founding member and Chairman of the Mt. Anthony Union High School Board, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bennington College and its Interim President, a member of the Board of Trustees of Southern Vermont Medical Center and the Vermont Human Services Board and a Vestryman, Junior and Senior Warden of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Mr. Williams has requested that contributions in his memory be made to the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief or The Food and Fuel of the Bennington Council of Churches c/o Mahar's Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
There will be a private Committal service for Mr. Williams at the convenience of the family. His final message to family and friends is CARRY ON!
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Robert Andrew
March 18, 2026
Mrs Williams,
Hall, Amanda Lane, Sarah,
I am saddened to learn of Mr Williams passing. I spent a lot of time in the Williams household with Hall and was lucky enough to get to know him. The most intelligent man I´ve ever met, and funny. God bless you all.
DorothyCrawford
March 18, 2026
R I P John
Rob Woolmington
March 16, 2026
John´s steadfast integrity, grasp of issues and ability to unravel knotty problems made him a superb lawyer. When I joined the local bar 40+ years ago I saw immediately that John had the respect of all the lawyers in town. Beyond his law practice, John contributed so much more to the life of the Bennington community -- often quietly. We were lucky to have him for so many years.
Diane Binnick
March 16, 2026
John´s thoughtful and steady legal advice as counsel to The Regional Affordable Housing Corporation (RAHC) enabled the organization to successfully undertake the difficult and complex work of creating safe and affordable housing for scores of Bennington County residents. It was a privilege to have worked with him during my tenure at RAHC. Bennington has lost a great champion. Diane Binnick
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Marshall Witten
March 15, 2026
Elaine and I will always remember John who is responsible for bringing us to Bennington and to practice law together, and many fond memories of John and his family going back 65 years. Marshall and Elaine
Stanley Kimball
March 14, 2026
To the Williams family my condolences and sorry for your loss .John was a great lawyer and friend .RIPJohn
Jill Fortney
March 14, 2026
Deb, my deepest condolences to you and your family. John´s cheery "Good day" and steady whistle as he walked Elm Street to and from his office still echoes in my memory. Bennington has lost a good man.
W. Scott Hall
March 14, 2026
Dear Deborah my deepest condolences to you and your family. May the love of family and friends help you through this time of grief.
Peter Donavan
March 14, 2026
John provided a lot of sensible, helpful legal advice to those individuals and businesses fortunate enough to receive it. He first kept from me doing something stupid :) in the early 70's. I will always be indebted to John. Peter Donavan
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