Published in the May 24, 2019 edition.
WAKEFIELD — John C. Williams, 53, a resident of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Winchester Hospital.
John was born in Melrose on November 28, 1965, one of three children of William “Bill” Williams and Patricia R. (Ahearn) Mahoney. He grew up in Wakefield, and graduated from Wakefield High School.
From an early age, John loved to take things apart to see how they worked. That carried over to his adult life. Few things brought him more joy than working on cars, especially antique cars. He took great pleasure working on cars with his dad.
John loved music, especially the Grateful Dead. He was a proud Dead Head, traveling around the country to catch them live. He enjoyed the outdoors, going to New Hampshire to camp and fish, went boating with his sister and brother-in-law on Lake Winnipesaukee, and enjoyed traveling along the Kancamagus Highway.
John enjoyed life. He was quiet and strong, and cared deeply for his family. He will be forever missed.
John was the beloved son of William “Bill” Williams and his late wife Dorothy of Wakefield, and the late Patricia R. Mahoney. Dear brother of Jeanne Caraglia and her husband Joseph of Middleton, and Julie M. Pavia and her late husband Brian of Wakefield. Cherished uncle of Jessica, Matthew, Amanda, Katherine, and Nicholas. Also survived by his great nephew, William.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor of John’s life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Tuesday, May 28 from 4-8 p.m., and again on Wednesday at 9 a.m. before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield for his funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment in Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. For online tribute or directions: RobinsonFuneralHome.com
