With sadness, Williams notes the passing of retiree Edward J. Derby, Sr., of Williamstown, who died last Thursday at the age of 66. Ed worked in Facilities from 1982 until 2022, retiring with the title of Lead Power Plant Operator. Funeral services will be held this Thursday, August 15, at… Continue reading »
Williams mourns the death of Julie Peterson, who passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 89. Julie worked at Sprague Electric and the U.S. Forest Service before joining Williams, where she would work for 33 years as secretary to presidents Frank Oakley and Hank Payne… Continue reading »
To the Williams community, I write with the promised commemoration of Tonio Palmer, former director of entrepreneurship at the ’68 Center for Career Exploration, who died on April 28. A cherished member of our community, he remains present in our hearts and minds. Passionate… Continue reading »
With sadness, Williams notes the passing of retired staff member Annette Jo Procter, who died on May 10, 2024, at the age of 89. Jo spent her long career in public relations working primarily for Harvard and Williams. She joined the college in 1994 and retired in 2010 as associate… Continue reading »
Williams mourns the passing of retiree Dorothy Weslowski, who worked in Dining for 35 years, from 1972 to 1996. The family invites memorial donations to Hospice of the Berkshires. Our thoughts go out to all of Dorothy’s loved ones, friends and former colleagues. Continue reading »
Williams mourns the death of Terrance Kelly, who passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Terrance joined the college in November 1990 and worked in Buildings and Grounds for almost 20 years, retiring in April 2009. No service is planned. Please see the family’s obituary… Continue reading »
Williams staff and faculty, With a heavy heart, I write to note the death of Tonio Palmer, Director of Entrepreneurship at the ’68 Center for Career Exploration, who passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. A full commemoration of Tonio’s time at Williams will follow. In the meantime, his… Continue reading »
Dear Williams colleagues, I write with the sad news that Stephen Fix, Robert G. Scott ’68 Professor of English, passed away yesterday. The funeral will be Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in North Quincy. The cemetery prayers and luncheon will follow. All… Continue reading »
To the Williams community, I write with the promised commemoration of our colleague John Hyde ’56, Brown Professor of History, Emeritus, who passed away peacefully at the age of 93 in late March. One of the most important things I can share about John, from a college perspective, is that… Continue reading »
To the Williams community, I write to honor the memory of Norman R. Petersen, Jr., Washington Gladden Professor of Religion, Emeritus, who passed away on March 26 at the age of 90. Born in Chicago in 1933, Norman lived in several places as a child (when asked to name his… Continue reading »