WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The death of William R. Williams, aged fifty-nine years, of Burlingon Vermont, occurred Wednesday night of last week at the Jewish Hospital in Philadelphia, where he had
undergone an operation.
Mr. Williams was born in Penygroes, Llanllyfni, North Wales, the son of Robert R and Catherinr Williams, and came to this country when a boy with his parents, and here he
received his education. September 18th, 1900, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Morris, who survives. Mr. and Mrs. Williams came to Granville in April 1904, he
as a representative of the Prudential Insurance Company. In November of that year he was transferred to Troy, as assistant superintendent, where he remained for nine months,
then returning to the Granville office. Later his office was placed in Rutland, and in 1924 he was appointed superintendent of the district, with offices at Burlington, Vermont.
Mr. Williams underwent a serious operation in 1929, after which he recovered sufficiently to go about. Last summer he enjoyed a lengthy visit at hus sister's home in St.
Catherines, Canada, and with the approach of the past winter went to Florida in the hope that sun treatments would benefit his health. After remaining in Florida four months he
was taken seriously ill and brought to the Jewish hospital in Philadelphia, where he died. The body was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pickering in Granville.
The funeral services took place at the Peniel Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. The Rev. S. E. Prytherch, pastor officiated, assisted by the Rev. Baldwin Davies of South
Poultney, D. S. Davies of Poultney, J. Parry Jones of Minneapolis, E. Llewelyn Williams of New York City, and R. J. Owen of Middle Granville. Mr. Prytherch conveyed a message of
sympathy from the Rev. John R. Evans of Ilion.
At the conclusion of the church services the Knights Templar took charge, giving their committal service at the grave in the Mettowee Valley Cemetery as well as conducting part
of their service in the church.
The inspiring "Going Home" of Dvorak, by Granville Davies of Burlington, brought tears to the eyes of all. The bearers were E. R. Evans, W. E. Roberts, David O. Owens, Dr. B. C.
Powers, John Traill and Lewis A. Rathbun.
The survivors include his wife; a brother Robert of Buffalo, and a sister....... remainder of article illegible.