Obituary of Barbara Williams
Williams: Barbara Ann (nee Raspburg)
A resident of Chatham, Barbara Williams passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on December 25, 2021 at the age of 83.
Born in Chatham, Barbara was the daughter of the late Austin and Alice (nee VanDenberge) Raspburg.
Beloved wife of 28 years to Eric Williams
Dear mother to Larry Stevens (Leona), Randy Stevens (Dana) and the late Gary Stevens.
Step-mother to Susan Williams (Rick Kriza), Andy Williams (Stacey Boyd) and Gloria Zsoldos (John)
Proud grandmother to Amber Bellis and Austin Stevens and great-grandmother to Emma and Olivia Bellis.
Dear sister to Angela Szucs (late George), Kate Laprise (Roland)
Predeceased by her brother Frank Raspburg.
Barbara will also be dearly missed by her dear friend Josefina Falco as well as many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St. Chatham on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend the visitation must book an appointment by clicking on the following link https://signup.com/go/HHmTAet Cremation to follow.
Donations made in memory of Barbara to the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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