Thelma Williams
October 10, 1926 - October 6, 2015
Albany, NY - Thelma Williams died on October 6, 2015. Thelma Williams was born October 10, 1926 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to the late Albert and Verniver O'Brien. Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, Edward Williams, Sr., and brother Earl O'Brien She was a long time Saratoga resident for more than 70 years; She married Edward Williams in 1953. For many years she worked for the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club; retiring from there, she and her husband operated a small catering business mainly during the July and August racing season. Thelma was a phenomenal cook, baker and they were principal caterers for Cornelius and Mary Lou Whitney for more than 10 years. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters, Carolyn (Ron) Maloney of Downington, Pennsylvania, Adele (Edgar) Robinson of Latham, New York; son Edward Williams, Jr. of Villa Rica, Georgia; her sister, Adele Krell of N. Scituate, RI; grandchildren, Alana, Nicole, Kyra, Bruce, Michele, Adrienne, Cydne, Justin, Nicholas, Samantha, Tanya and Christina; Grandchildren, Paris, Xavier, Jeanae, Eris and Avery; nieces, Jean Repoza, Marie Vann, Sandy Williams, and nephew, Charles (Chipper) Williams; dear friends, Joan Hyde, Chris Brown, and Liz Naylor. Thelma's family is grateful for the care provided to her by the medical staff at the Saratoga Springs Hospital as well as the Saint Peter's Community Hospice Inn. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations, in Thelma's memory, to The Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 12 noon at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Albany, NY - Thelma Williams died on October 6, 2015. Thelma Williams was born October 10, 1926 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to the late Albert and Verniver O'Brien. Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, Edward Williams,... View Obituary & Service Information