Obituary of Frances E. Williams

Frances E. Williams (Bower), 84, of Darien, CT, died at home on March 28, 2017, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. Fran was born in Trumansburg, NY on May 13, 1932 to Frank and Helen Bower. She graduated from Trumansburg High School, attended Oberlin College in Ohio and later lived in Venezuela for some time. She married Thomas M. Williams on December 24, 1967 and had one daughter, Karen. The couple moved to Darien, CT in 1973, where Fran owned and operated Executive Secretarial Services for many years. Fran was a true "people person" and loved getting to know everyone she met. Fran is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tom Williams, of Darien, CT, her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Greg Bottenhorn of Littleton, MA, 4 grand-children: Collin Maloney of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Courtney, Hope, and Noah Bottenhorn of Littleton, MA, two sisters: Eleanor Heingartner of Delaware, OH and Trudy Spence of Exeter, NH, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Helen, as well as brothers Robert and Edward Bower. A celebration of life is planned for summertime. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 38 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854. Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820