IN MEMORIAM: Thomas Williams, 90;
Engineer Went Into Logging Business
MARYLAND – Thomas H. Williams, 90, of Maryland, an engineer who went into logging, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, peacefully at Fox Hospital following a brief illness.
After serving in the Army, Tom married his wife, Carolyn, in 1949. She predeceased him on Feb. 11, 2019.
He was also predeceased by two brothers, Bud and Benjamin Williams; and a sister, June Ritton.
He is survived by sisters, Marion VanEtton of Westford and Lois Brunsmidt of Morris; son Ken Williams and Amy (Rice) Williams, daughter Donna Williams, and son Brian and Carmen (Martinez) Williams, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Tom studied engineering, graduated from Indiana Technical College, returned to New York State, eventually resuming logging, the work he loved.
Tom was avid reader, private pilot and successful farmer. He will be best remembered for his sense of humor, hard work, confident nature and ability to fix or build just about anything. He was extremely proud of his family and the “tracks he left on this earth.” He enjoyed flying, fishing, seeing things grow and vigorous debate.
In keeping with Tom’s wishes, no formal services will be held at this time. A celebration will be held at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Schenevus-Maryland Fire Department in Tom’s name.
