Obituary of Marie A. Williams

Marie A. Williams, 91, formerly of Valatie, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation in Albany. Born April 20, 1931 in Old Chatham, NY, she was the daughter of the late Adolphe and Leona (Turner) Melanson. Marie was very creative and enjoyed wall papering and sewing. She just loved being able to help others in any way that she could. She was a member of the Clearview Alliance Church and taught Sunday School. She is survived by her husband: Harold E. Williams, six children, Perry Rothermel (Cindy) of Reno NV, Lisa Marie Smith (Tim) of Kinderhook, Susan Perl (Raymond), Deborah Light (Tom), David Williams (Jane) and Beth Trenholm (Doug), 7 grandchildren, Jessica Ann Huban (Patrick), Jonathon Smith (Kiera), Sarah, Russel, Simone, Sebastian and Sienna and three great grandchildren, Hart, Oliver, Penelope, She was predeceased by her husband George E. Rothermel Sr. and her son George E. Rothermel Jr., her brother Walt Melanson and grandson Joshua Irish. Funeral Services will be held Friday June 10, 2022, 11:00am, at the Clearview Alliance Church, 275 Schodack Dr., Castleton-on-Hudson NY 12033. Visitation hours will be Thursday June 9, 2022, from 5-7pm at the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie. Burial will follow in Kinderhook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clearview Alliance Church or the Alzheimers Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.