Obituary of Donna M. Williams

Donna M. Powell Williams, 81, of Ft. Ann and formerly of Hyland Circle (Highpointe) in Troy, beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Williams, peacefully entered into eternal life in the loving care of her son Jeffrey at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Delcogliano Powell and was a graduate of Troy High School and SUNY Utica where she earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Donna was a proud and dedicated Nurse for 50 years having been employed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy until she was transferred to Samaritan Hospital in Troy where when she retired she was the Patient Care Coordinator.

There was nothing more that Donna loved than being a Nurse.

Devoted mother of Jeffrey T. (fiancé, Cherie Benham) Williams, cherished grandmother of Connor Williams, Ryan Williams, Owen Williams and Hayden Benham, also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings.

Relatives and friends are invited to Calling Hours on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rite of Christian Burial Funeral Service being offered at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

At 4:30 p.m. on Friday, The Capital Region Nurses Honor Guard will offer The Nightingale Tribute at the funeral home.

Spring interment will be held in the Poultney Cemetery, Poultney, VT.

Donna’s family would like to express their special and sincere appreciation to High Peaks Hospice for all of their care and guidance.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, in memory of Donna M. Williams.

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