Ryan Douglas Williams

On September 10th, 2021 Ryan D. Williams, 32 of Oakland, CA left this earth unexpectedly while pursuing his passions with friends in his beloved Sierra Nevada Mountains. Born and raised in Avon, CT, Ryan graduated from Avon High School in 2007. He attended Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston, MA and left Connecticut for the West Coast at the age of 20 in pursuit of his adult path. Ryan graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree from Cal Berkeley in 2018 and had a career in laser communication technology in the Bay Area. Ryan's move to California fed his adventurous soul. He discovered people and places that nurtured his creative spirit. He found happiness with his partner Sarah Howard and their dog Banjo. He was blessed with a vibrant community of friends, artists and people that fed his intellect. He loved the outdoors, adventure and his community both in Santa Barbara and the Bay Area. He was a passionate advocate for the environment. Ryan valued learning, teaching and enlightening others by sharing his knowledge. Those who knew him remember him as a warm, earnest, and fiercely intelligent man. Ryan is survived by his parents Doug Williams (Lisa Linn) of Canton, CT, Laurie Isaacson (Ben) of Avon, CT, his siblings Stephanie Williams of Sydney, Australia and Tyler Williams of Boston, MA. Also, his maternal grandmother Brenda Bria of Kill Devil Hills, NC and paternal grandmother Elaine Williams of Glastonbury, CT. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Lawrence Bria and paternal grandfather John (Jack) Williams. He is the oldest brother, oldest cousin of 18, beloved nephew to his 10 Aunts and Uncles and dearly loved by the many people whose lives he touched. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 19th from 1 to 5pm at the Masonic Lodge grounds at 123 River Rd, Collinsville CT. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation to one of the following organizations important to Ryan: Protect Our Winters http://protectourwinters.org/ The Access Fund. https://www.accessfund.org/