Joseph J. Williams

SPENCER: Joseph J. Williams, 62, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his 5 children, following a long period of declining health.

Joe leaves behind his children, Angela Stachowiak and her husband Aaron, Thea Gonci and her husband Anthony, Erin Garneau and her husband Stephen, Mehgan Koepke and her husband Ande, and Richard Williams and his partner Maragelie; his siblings, Victoria Wilkins and her husband Edward, Michael Williams and his wife Lauri, and Mary-Anne Cobill; his step-mother, Sandra Williams; and 6 grandchildren, Anthony, Bryden, Ashlyn, Alden, Liam and Angiana. He also leaves his lifelong friends, Dave and Becky Swenson and several nieces and nephews.

He was born in Worcester and raised in Holden, son of the late Donald & Rita (Belanger) Williams. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. Joe worked as a laborer at local companies, including Norton Co. and Quabaug Corp. Among his pastimes, he enjoyed fishing, watching the Red Sox win or lose and listening to all kinds of music especially 80's rock and roll.

A Memorial Mass will be held on MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024, at 10AM in St. Joseph's Church, 296 N Main St, North Brookfield. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. There will be no calling hours. Immediately following the burial, an after party will be held at the Paxton American Legion Post 306, 885 Pleasant St., Paxton, featuring many of his rock and roll favorites.

The J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer, is assisting the family with arrangements.