"Donna, Frank and family, I am very sorry for your loss . Don was such an amazing man. I will never forget his amazing smile and kind spirit. Please know that you will be in my prayers. "
In loving memory of
Donald J. Williams
October 17, 2013
Donald J. Williams of Old Post Road, Rhinebeck and formerly of Harwich St. Kingston, died Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Thompson House in Rhinebeck. He was 91. He was born in Kingston, a son of the late Roscoe and Ella Reis Williams. A graduate of Kingston High School, he served in the Army Air Corps during WW II. A Professional Fire Fighter, he retired in 1984 from the City of Kingston Fire Dept. following 33 years of service. Don went home to be with the Lord Jesus, whom he loved and trusted as his Personal Savior and Lord. Don was a faithful servant of the Lord and a blessing to his family and to his church family. He was a Charter member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church and a dedicated servant of the Lord's church. Everyone loved Don and the positive witness that he was to all that knew him. He was a joy to be around and always gave glory to God. An avid golfer, following his retirement, he was employed for many years at the Green Acres golf course in Kingston. He was also a volunteer at many area nursing homes. Don was predeceased by his wives, Lorraine Marks Williams and Geraldine M. Schwark Williams. Surviving are his daughter, Donna I. Cirone and her husband Frank of Rhinebeck; his son Kenneth J. Williams and his wife Mary of Kingston; two step-sons, Darrell Burns of Pennsylvania and David Burns of West Hurley; a brother, Raymond Williams; his grandchildren, Frank Cirone Jr., Jason Cirone, Ryan Williams, Jeremy Williams and step-grandson Leo Burns. Seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. A brother, Gilbert Williams and a sister, Eleanor Bunce died previously. Entrusted to the care of Paul Geary of the Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston where friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM. On Wednesday, a visitation will be held from 10- 11 AM at Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Rhinebeck prior to an 11:00 AM funeral service conducted by Pastor Frank Cirone. Interment with military honors will be in Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 6959 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Light a candle in memory of Don by visiting www.Keyserfuneralservice.com.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathy to you and yours on your great loss---CYQTEU"
"Don was a true gentleman and a sweet friend. We have many wonderful memories. We send our love and prayers to his family."
"Ken & Mary I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very special man."
"Dear Ken and Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May you find comfort in knowing others do share in your loss. Your dad was always a gentleman and I have fond memories of him when we all went to Trinity. Remember that life has only changed not ended. The god who he loved and who sustained him during his life here on earth now holds him in his arms. God bless you. Ron"
"Oh Don how much you will be missed here on earth; but rejoicing that you are face to face with our Savior! To the whole family..please accept our condolences and love"
"After joining Grace Bible Fellowship Church, I met Don Williams along with Pastor Frank who is married to Don's daughter Donna. Don was always smiling and loved to talk about The Lord. He was always smiling and always loved getting hugs and kisses to all his brothers and sisters as we all fellowshipped together at church services. I will miss him dearly but I know that The Lord will take care of him. One day we will all be together with him as we fellowship together again in heaven. "