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Donna Williams Obituary
She continued her volunteering by becoming Homeroom Mother in her children's classes and fed her political ambitions. She was a founding member of several tax payers' coalitions, working diligently to promote quality education in the Spring Ford Area Schools. She served the community as an elected School Board member for sixteen years. Donna was also elected Board President by her fellow members.
Donna served as a member of the original Open Space Committee in the township, being a fervent supporter of maintaining the rural integrity of Limerick. Membership on local boards included Open Space, Comprehensive Plan, Building Committee and the Limerick Township Municipal Authority. She actively participated in promoting good government and served as committeeperson for twenty years. The Limerick Township Republican Party elected her their Municipal Leader. With many interests, including gardening, reading, and cooking, she recently joined the Woman's Club of Royersford. Having a zest for life and an unwavering loyalty to all she was committed to, Donna will be missed by all whose life was touched by hers.
Surviving along with her husband is her son David Williams partner of Susan (Rosen); a daughter Kelly (Williams) Hughes wife of Kevin; granddaughter Alexandra Williams; brothers William F., Joseph T., Mark B., and Theodore F. Carrig husband of Diana; sister Carolee (Carrig) Beaver wife of Larry; many nieces and nephews; and best friends Marta Pecharo and Beth Fedick.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday Feb. 25, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473, with Fr. Paul Brandt officiating. Interment will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick. Visitation will be held Monday Feb. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, and on Tuesday Feb. 25 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donna's memory to the Salvation Army, National Headquarters, 615 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22313.
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Ruthann Hamilton
March 14, 2014
To the Williams and Carrig families,
My brother Norman and I were thinking about special people in our lives who we would like to see again from our childhood in King of Prussia. So I got on my computer and found that she is no longer with us. I am so sorry that we waited so long. Donna was a wonderful high school friend and more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ruthann Schulze Hamilton
Sheila Batcho
March 10, 2014
Bill & Family: Our deepest sympathy; she was a beautiful and sweet cousin. Wish we could have seen each other more, but distance and lives separated us. We stayed with you in the upstairs apartment so many years ago; still don't know how you got furniture up there! Our prayers are with you, Sheila (Carrig) Batcho and Dennis
Cheers Donna as we will miss you!
Mark Carrig
March 1, 2014
Donna Working at GE 14 March 1973
Mark Carrig
March 1, 2014
Lori Cole
February 25, 2014
I am at lost for words. Donna was and will always be a beautiful soul. She taught me so much, we always laughed and had such amazing talks. I will never forget her. I'm am blessed for knowing her. My condolences to everyone. All my love, Lori
February 24, 2014
To all of Donna's family... I am so sorry for your great loss. Donna read to my first grade class for many years, and I , as a teacher , appreciated her membership on our school board.She was truly a wonderful lady, and she will be missed. I am so sorry to hear of her passing-she will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Joanne Drewicz (Royersford Elementary School)
At the rescue center adopting Puppy. With Jason, Chica and baby Olivia.
Kyra Kennedy
February 24, 2014
Williams and Carig Families: I am so deeply sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Donna. Your Mother. Your Devoted wife. Special Sister. Best Friend. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending love to you all.
I will be on the beach today, looking out across the Pacific, and I will be thinking of all of you and Donna with every rising and receding wave, beneath the blue of the sky and heat of the singular light, as the tide ebbs and flows.
Because I cannot be there today and tomorrow in body, I would like to say a few words here in the Guest Book.
Donna was a magnificent a woman, a true architect of her American family. She has endlessly influenced me. Over the years, I have maintained, with regular frequency, a remembrance of 'the way Donna does things' -- the milk in glass bottles, 'gravy' for pasta and homemade meatballs, shoes off before walking in, open up the mouth to (learn to) speak the mind. I remember you, Donna. She taught me - and continues to teach me - so much. To have style, to cater dinner after dinner for all the neighborhood kids and breakfast, too. PB & J's, popsicles. French toast and Bisquick pancakes. But you be sure to bring your plate to the sink!
And -- one day -- too much laundry detergent! That equals two feet of bubbles pouring out across the rug and through the open side door, and into that sunshining yard, Great groupings of Bubbles! Flying around on the whipping wind! Magical! That's how I remember the Williams household. Donna ran that thing like a Chief Financial Officer. She was the founder, president and secretary. With her constant, Bill, standing by. That Lady will always be a powerhouse. I am so sorry for your loss, today. And though my mind returns to - and is permanently rooted - in 1984 when Donna took me upstairs to the special Silver and Lavender and Cherry room, the elegant room 'For Adults' (no children allowed) -- being taken up there in to her sanctuary of adult womanhood, finesse and beauty and -- elegance -- sheer elegance -- the Lady had a way -- And she asked me to put on the 45 of Wham's "Careless Whisper" and took me into those strong arms of hers. And just simply danced with me. And how true those lyrics remain! "I"m never gonna dance again - the way I danced with you.."
And though I've grieved the loss of her (and all of you) for so many years, the permanence of Passing is so different.
Dear Donna, I love you! You are irreplaceable! Thank You so much for being my alternate Mother throughout my childhood! Thank you for being there! Thank you for all those sandwiches and good advices. You continue to -- and will always -- live in my heart and thoughts! Love Always, Kyra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGwDsrQ1eQ
How about one more dance?
Be strong like bull, weak like weathered steel. Shed tears because you're human. Laugh because this whole scene is some crazy magic, and let that smile shine through you. Ride it when it rises up. That smile IS you.
February 24, 2014
Dear Bill and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Our lives will truly feel the void without the "Light and Laughter" Donna brought to each of us who were fortunate enough to have known her.
She touched our lives in such a special way. Giving a part of herself to so many; with no request of her was left undone.
May God's Healing Love comfort and support you at this most difficult time......
Sincerely,
Sue & Bill Ferrier & Family
Andrea Palma
February 24, 2014
David,
I am very sorry about your mother. You and your family will be in my prayers. I am here if you need anything.
Andrea
February 24, 2014
David,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Andrea Palma
February 24, 2014
Dear Bill and Family, I met Donna when I served on the SF Educational Foundation. I found her to be a very intelligent, thoughtful person and one of the best assets the SF B of Ed. has ever had. She was a really kind and thoughtful person, and I am glad to have know her! My sincere sympathies,
Kim Motsek
Margarita Breslin
February 23, 2014
Dear Bill amd Family
My condolences. I shall miss Donna and Limerick #1 will not be the same without her. She was my 'buddy' and always helpful
amd a wonderful person.
Roger and Karen Johnes
February 23, 2014
Dear Bill , We are saddened to hear of Donna's passing . She certainly worked with love in her heart for our beloved community . She certainly will be missed . Blessings to you and your family .
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