With sadness, the college announces the passing of Betty Belding on Sept. 16, 2023, at the age of 90. Betty retired from Williams in 2004 after 22 years in dining services and in the mailroom, where she served as post office supervisor. Betty was born in North Adams, Mass., and… Continue reading »
The college mourns the passing of Marjorie Williams, who worked as a secretary in the admission office for 28 years before her retirement in 2001. She died on Sept. 16, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in North Adams, Marjorie attended schools in Williamstown and lived in… 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 »
[Editor’s note: This notice was corrected on 9/19/23 to reflect the fact that Adolph Reed, Jr., was not an alumnus of Southern University, as stated in the original version.] Williams faculty and staff, I write, as promised, in commemoration of our late colleague Alex Wesley Willingham, Professor of Political Science,… Continue reading »
Dear Williams faculty, staff and retirees, I write to share the sad news that retired staff member Pat Peck was killed in an accident outside the Lebanon Valley Speedway on Saturday night. The only details we have are taken from the Berkshire Eagle’s coverage of the accident. You may… Continue reading »
Dear Williams faculty, staff and retirees, With sadness, I write to share news of the death of retired staff member Ted Stefanik. Ted passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, at the age of 71. Ted attended St. Stanislaus School in Adams and the former St. Joseph High School in… 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 »
To the Williams community, As we announced last week, Stephen Birrell ’64, who worked at Williams for 25 years, died last Wednesday, May 17. Williams has lost a beloved member of our community, and I write today with a full commemoration. Steve’s many contributions to the college were profound and… 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 »
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