Gilbert S. Williams

Mr. Gilbert “Gil” Samuel Williams, age 83, of Spring Hill, FL, died September 30, 2012, in Marblehead, MA. He was born on August 9, 1929, in Marblehead, the youngest child of John Thomas and Harriet Alice (Pedrick) Williams. He attended Marblehead Schools and graduated with the class of 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy, attended the New England Conservatory of Music and studied opera in Milan, Italy. Opera was his life-long passion. He lived in New York City for many years and worked in the import industry using his fluency in Italian. He ended his career working for Singer Products Co. as an area sales manager in electronics. While in Florida, he was active in many Democratic Party activities.

He is survived by his brother Ralph Williams of Farmington Hills, Michigan, and his sister Jean (Williams) Shepard of Marblehead. He is also survived by numbers nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his partner of thirty-five years David Malloy of Spring Hill, his parents, his sisters Eleanor (Williams) Tucker and Hattie (Williams) Fader and his brothers John Francis Williams, Russell Pedrick Williams, and Donald Randall Williams all of Marblehead.

At Gil’s request, there will be no services. Family and friends will have a celebration of his life at a later date. If desired, donations in Gil’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society or another cancer organization of your choice. The family wishes to thank the staff at Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility of Marblehead and All Care Hospice of Lynn for their compassionate care of Gil.