Loretta M. Williams' Obituary
Loretta I. Williams, age 72 of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 11, 2010. Mrs. Williams was born March 8, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Charles McLaughlin and Josephine (Scallon) McLaughlin.
Mrs Williams moved from New Canaan, CT, to Lewes, DE, nearly 20 years ago with her husband Jack. Loretta loved the beach and was a member of the Lewis Yacht club as well as the YMCA. Her passions included breeding Miniature Schnauzers, grooming dogs and she also enjoyed shopping, boating and gardening.
Mrs. Williams was always the matriarch of her family; everyone looked to her for support. She loved cheering on her grandchildren at swim meets and participating in numerous events for Breast Cancer Awareness.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her sister, Claire McLaughlin. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John F. Williams; three sons: John Williams and wife Marti of Hockessin, DE, Mark Williams and wife Jane of Hockessin, DE, and Jim Williams and wife Marian of Silver Spring, MD; brother, Bill McLaughlin of Maine; sister, Joan Cary of Arizona; 7 grandchildren: James, Katie, Jack, Jamie, Michael, Matt, and Ian; and her two Miniature Schnauzers: Molly and Maggie.
The family would like to extend a special note of thanks to Marion Williams and Liz Macchio for their loving care and support in Mom especially during her final days.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 11:00 AM at St. Jude The Apostle Church, DE Route 1 north of Five Points, Lewes. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins – Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2600 Network Boulevard, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034.
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