John J. Williams, of Marshfield, died suddenly at home on May 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Joan (Schan) Williams. Loving father of Jane Williams Righter and her husband Bill, of Carver, Ed and his wife, Ann, of Choctaw OK, Karen Williams Peterson and her husband, David, of Greeneville, TN, Nancy Williams Dick and her husband, Philip, of Marshfield. He was also the father of the late John (Jay) Williams and Susan Williams Stanewick. John also leaves his adoring grandchildren, Nicolette Williams and his great- granddaughter, Ceanna of Dublin CA , Greg and his wife Emily of Peabody, Joseph Righter and Amy Righter of Carver, Jonathan Holman and his wife, Jennilee, of San Diego CA, Keith Holman of North Port, FL, and Keri Anne Holman of Greeneville, TN. John is also survived by his brothers, Frederick and wife, Betty of Canton, Leonard and his wife, Holly of Plymouth and Paul and his wife, Susan of Marshfield and the late George and Joan Williams of Marshfield. He also leaves many loving nieces and nephews and devoted friends. John was born in Boston on July 7, 1933, son of George and Anna Williams. Graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951. Served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict then attended Northeastern University. Married his wife, Joan (Schan) Williams in 1955, moved to Marshfield in 1956. Helped to establish Williams Brother’s Builders with his late brother, George Williams. John served as President of Marshfield Kiwanis from l979-l980. He and his brother built many homes in the Marshfield and Carver Area, noted for their excellent work. John and Joan spent many winters in Marco Island and Naples, FL. They enjoyed traveling together to many countries and across the United States, visiting friends and relatives. Recently they were able to visit family in TN and KY.
Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Monday, June 3, 2013 from 4 -8 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 4 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Christine's Church, 1295 Main St., Rte. 3A in Marshfield. Interment in Couch Cemetery.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to: Make- A -Wish Foundation Massachusetts and Rhode Island, One Bullfinch Place, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02114 or Marshfield Community Christmas, PO Box 713, Marshfield, MA 02050.