Obituary of Brian Williams

Brian Williams, age 77, of Dudley died Sunday, April 7, 2024 unexpectedly at his home in Dudley. Brian was born September 8, 1946 in Worcester, MA. He is the son of the Jean Alice (Cypher) Williams and the late Arthur Dwight Williams. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Louise (Croteau) Williams and two daughters; Laurie Schwartz and her husband Steven of Andover, MA and Debra Styer and her husband Damon of San Francisco, CA,; his mother Jean Alice (Cypher) Williams of Charlton, one brother, Richard Williams and his wife Pamela of Dudley, MA; one sister, Jane Rutledge and her husband Philip of Webster, MA, two grandchildren, Valerie Maskiell and her husband Zach of Weare, NH; Brian Hubbard and his wife Lizzie of Dudley, MA, Great Grandson, James Hubbard. He Graduated from Bartlett High School in 1964 and proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Hydraulics Specialist while working at Cincinnati Milacron and retired from M.R.S.E. in West Brookfield. He belonged to the Singletary Rod and Gun Club, The Black Tavern, and Massachusetts Amateur Trapshooting Association. Brian and his father assisted with the renovations of the Black Tavern in 1980's. Brian was a loving husband. father, grandfather, son, and brother. He enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, traveling and gardening, reading, and treasured time with family and spending time at his hunting camp in Aurora, Maine. He was a wonderful man, who was always helping others, but had a difficult time accepting help for himself. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, May 4 at First Congregational Church Of Dudley, 135 Center Rd., Dudley, MA with Rev John White officiating. Burial will follow in Corbin cemetery in Dudley. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Honor Guard will provide Military Honors at the cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, May 3 from 6-8 pm at Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to South County Dialysis Center, 336 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 01570. .