Barbara M. Williams Obituary

In loving memory of Barbara M. Williams of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, who departed this world on April 17, 2026 at the age of 90. Barbara leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara M. Williams to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband John A. "Jack" Williams, Jr.; her parents, Emile Asselta and Margaret Asselta (Marcello); and her siblings, Mary Knowlan, Ann Allison and Michael Asselta.

She is survived by: her children, Dr. John A. Williams III (Judi), Thomas Williams, Kathleen Mangan (Kenneth), Deborah Williams (Sue Borden) and Wendy O'Neill (Peter); and her grandchildren, Thomas Mangan (Julia), Daniel Mangan (Jess), Patrick Mangan, TJ Williams (Nikki), Joseph Williams (McKayla), Jillian O'Neill, Kerry Anne Harris (John) and Shannon Sanders (Matt). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 20th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Chiampa Funeral Home (5 Church Rd, Shrewsbury, MA 01545). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, April 20th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Mary's Church (640 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (MA/NH Chapter), 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460, or online at alz.org/manh (https://alz.org).