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John C. Williams

November 28, 1965 — May 19, 2019

John C. Williams

John C. Williams, a resident of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Winchester Hospital.He was 53.

John was born in Melrose on November 28, 1965, one of three children of William "Bill" Williams and Patricia R. (Ahearn) Mahoney.He grew up in Wakefield, and graduated from Wakefield High School.

From an early age, John loved to take things apart to see how they worked.That carried over to his adult life. Few things brought him more joy than working on cars, especially antique cars. He took great pleasure working on cars with his dad.

John loved music, especially the Grateful Dead. He was a proud Dead Head, traveling around the country to catch them live. He enjoyed the outdoors, going to New Hampshire to camp and fish, went boating with his sister and brother-in-law on Lake Winnipesaukee, and enjoyed traveling along the Kancamagus Highway.

John enjoyed life.He was quiet and strong, and cared deeply for his family.He will be forever missed.

John was the beloved son of William "Bill" Williams and his late wife Dorothy of Wakefield, and the late Patricia R. Mahoney. Dear brother of Jeanne Caraglia and her husband Joseph of Middleton, and Julie M. Pavia and her late husband Brian of Wakefield. Cherished uncle of Jessica, Matthew, Amanda, Katherine, and Nicholas. Also survived by his great nephew, William.

Relatives & friends will gather in honor of John's life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Tuesday, May 28 from 4-8pm, and again on Wednesday at 9am before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield for his Funeral Mass at 10am. Interment in Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. Gifts in John's memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.


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Visitation

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

4:00 - 8:00 pm

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Funeral Mass

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Starts at 10:00 am

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1155 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Interment

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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