Williams colleagues, I write with the promised commemoration of our late alumnus and trustee emeritus, Pete Willmott ’59. Pete passed away on November 11 at the age of 86 at his home in Williamstown, surrounded by family. Many of the biographical details in this piece are drawn from the… Continue reading »

With sadness, the college announces the passing of former Campus Safety Officer Steve Galli. Steve passed away on Friday, November 17, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 61 years old. A graduate of Drury High School and North Adams State College, Steve proudly served… Continue reading »

With sadness, Williams announces the death of retiree Flora Fressola on November 2 at age 97. Flora worked in Dining Services from 1966 until her early retirement in 1988. Please visit the family’s obituary to add to her Book of Memories. Continue reading »

With sadness, the college announces the passing of retiree Marion Wilkin. Marion passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Williamstown Commons, at the age of 95.  A North Adams native, who graduated from Drury High School in 1946 and attended Bryant University for one year,… Continue reading »

With sadness, Williams mourns the death of Frances (Fran) Lapidus, who joined Williams in 1988 and retired as Associate Director of Admissions in 2013. Fran was a well-known and -respected, engaged member of our community. In addition to her work for Williams she served as chair and longtime member of… Continue reading »

With sadness, Williams notes the death of retired staff member Franklin Potter Stevens, who passed away last Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 85. Frank joined Williams in 1974 and served as a switchboard operator and dispatcher in Campus Security until his retirement in 2000. His survivors include… Continue reading »

Williams mourns the passing of retired Director of Payroll Maggie Guiden, who passed away at age 98 on June 11 at Williamstown Commons. The family announced that a private graveside ceremony is planned. They welcome donations in Maggie’s memory to HospiceCare in The Berkshires or the Williamstown Youth Center, which… Continue reading »

With sadness, Williams notes the death of retired staff member Jean Donati, who passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 96. Jean joined the college in 1970 and retired in 1988 after many years of devoted service as assistant to the chair of the Music Department. No… Continue reading »

With sadness, Williams notes the passing of retired staff member Dorothy Reinke, who died on April 7, 2023. Dorothy joined the college in 1973 and retired in February 1985 as Assistant to the Director of the Graduate Program in Art History. Although no further information is available at this time,… Continue reading »

With sadness, Williams notes the passing of retired staff member Bill Noyes on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Bill joined the college in 1976 and retired in November 2003 as Groundskeeper at Buildings and Grounds and the Department of Athletics. For a tribute to his life, please see the family’s… Continue reading »