Jean E. Williams

July 13, 1938 – April 10, 2025
Jean Williams (nee Eastman) passed away on April 10, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born on July 13, 1938 in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Editha and Harry Eastman. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frederic. She is survived by her daughter
Heather and grandchildren Patrick, Kristin, Maeghan, and Emily Biché. She grew up in Ellisburg, NY. While she was an only child, she had many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loved to tell stories of their gatherings at holidays, birthdays, and sharing time together in the various seasons.
Graduating from Union Academy-Bellville Central School in 1955, Jean then attended SUNY Geneseo, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Library and Elementary Education in 1960. She was a member of Arethusa Sorority and kept in touch with her
sisters throughout her life. She completed her Masters in Library Science at Syracuse University in 1961.
After graduation, Jean married Frederic M. Williams June 17, 1961. They moved to Cazenovia, NY in 1965 where they remained their until their retirement. Jean spent most of her career as a Library Media Specialist in the Cazenovia Middle School. She was active in many school library associations.
Jean and Fred enjoyed their early retirement in Pinehurst, NC before moving to Marlton, NJ to be closer to family. They enjoyed travelling extensively. They took several paddle wheel steamboat cruises on the Mississippi River, sailing along the coast of Maine, as
well as a Hawaiian cruise. Off the water they took a train trip across Canada and travelled to Germany to see the Oberammergau Passion Play. Jean's happy place was "The Lake", their summer home in Henderson Harbor, NY. Here she enjoyed gardening, being on the water, and being close to family and friends from her younger years.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the charity of one's choice or the PKD Foundation at https://pkdcure.org/