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ANN WILLIAMS Obituary

WILLIAMS, Ann L. (Downey) Of Dedham, September 27, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Walter Williams, III. Devoted mother of Marianne Williams of Dedham, Nancy Martignetti and her husband Massimo of Foxboro, Erin Williams of Norwood, Tim Williams and his wife Allison of Dedham, Kerry Miranda and her husband John of Dedham, and James Williams of Hudson. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and his wife Cassandra, Amanda, Kevin, Alyssa, Timmy, Riley, Madison, Lilly, Chloe, Maeve, and Avery. Adored great-grandmother to Wesley and Kinsley. Sister of Jim Downey and his wife Ginny of Norwood, Kay Fritz and her husband Larry of Whitman, the late Michael Downey and his wife Anne Downey of Dedham and the late Maureen Mannion and her late husband Dermot of West Roxbury. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 8am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, at 9am. Visiting Hours on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 4-7pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann's memory to the Prader-Willie Syndrome Association USA at www.PWSAUSA.org Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2024.

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Michael Downey

October 2, 2024

So sorry to hear of Ann's passing. Deepest sympathy to Jim and all the Downeys. Rest in peace Ann.

James Downey

September 28, 2024

The girl on the left is my sister Ann Downey around 1955. She was chosen by the Sister of Saint Joesph to represent the order in an anniversary celebration at the Cathedral in Boston. Ann was a wonderful and compassionate sister who will be missed

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham, MA

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456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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