LEICESTER: Elizabeth T. (Tobin) Williamson, 79, of Leicester, died Monday, May 9 in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester after an illness.
She is predeceased by her husband Richard P. Williamson who passed away in 2020. She leaves four sons, a brother, grandsons, nieces and nephews. The four sons: Patrick A. Williamson and his wife Joan of Bellingham, Matthew M. Williamson of Leicester, Timothy D. Williamson of Leicester, Paul J. Williamson and his wife Ronda of Piffard, New York. A brother Michael Tobin and his wife Sandy of Crystal River, Florida. Three grandsons: Patrick M. Williamson and his wife Emily, Daniel J., and Sean P. Williamson and several nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth was born in New Haven, CT, daughter of Michael J. and Elizabeth R. (Dinneen) Tobin. She graduated from Sycamore High School in Illinois and St. Louis University. She was a high school English teacher and later became a private banking associate before retiring. She was a longtime member of St. Aloysius- St. Jude Church and was extremely devoted to her faith and her parish. She enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening and traveling. She was a member and past president of the Leicester Women's Club and the treasurer of the Friends of Leicester Library.
The funeral will be held on Monday, May 16 from MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will follow in St. Roch's Cemetery, Oxford. A calling hour will precede the service from 9:30-10:30 AM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Leicester Public Library Capital Campaign, 1136 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524.