Jack Williams

John "Jack" Williams

John F "Jack" Williams, 83, of Lewes, Del, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb 1

Born in New York City on Aug 3, 1931, Mr Williams was a son of the late James Williams and Agnes Dougherty Williams He held a position with the DuPont Company in Newtown, Conn, where he worked as an engineer until his retirement Mr Williams raised his family in New Canaan prior to retiring in Lewes

An avid outdoorsman, Mr Williams enjoyed sailing and fishing He was an experienced HAM radio operator "WA1QBQ" and spent many happy hours pursuing the hobby Active in his community, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Council 2287) and a volunteer at New Canaan Fire Co No 1

Mr Williams will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather and will be dearly missed

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loretta McLaughlin Williams He is survived by his sons, Dr John Williams (Marty) of Hockessin, Del, Mark Williams (Jane) of Hockessin, Del, and Jim Williams (Marian) of Silver Springs, Md; brother, James Williams of Jacksonville, Fla; and seven grandchildren (Jack, Jamie, Mike, Matt, James, Katie, Ian)

Services and interment will be private

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, POBox 4777, NY, NY 10163-4777

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