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Virginia H.

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August 30, 1919 – June 2, 2010

Obituary

South Ryegate, VT Virginia Hunt Williams, 90, formerly of Church Street, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill surrounded by her family. She was born in Newport, VT, August 30, 1919, the daughter of Ray E. and Ethel V. (Cutler) Hunt. Virginia graduated from Orleans High School, Class of 1937. She was also a graduate of Somerville, Massachusetts Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. She served for 4 years with the U. S. Army Nursing Corps during World War II. She was stationed with the 184th General Hospital in Mansfield, England. Virginia married Robert L. Williams on November 26, 1947. During her working career she was a registered nurse at Cottage Hospital for 34 years, retiring in 1991. She served as Director of Nursing for 10 years. Virginia was a member and former superintendent of the Sunday school of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the South Ryegate Mother s Club, where she organized clinics for preschool children. Virginia served as the health officer for the Town of Ryegate, as well as serving as the school nurse for the Town and the Orange School. She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Corinthian Chapter # 42 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, handiwork, crossword puzzles, stamp collecting (especially air mail stamps), music, nature, and her annual trips to the coast of Maine. However, her family was most important to her. She was predeceased by her husband Robert on July 25, 1972; one grandson, Michael R. Williams on November 1, 2006; two brothers, Edwin P. and Ray E. Hunt; and two sisters, Marylyn H. Stewart and Florence H. Slosberg. She is survived by three children, Joyce W. White and husband Stewart of Ryegate Corner, VT, and twins, Susan J. Williams of Groton, VT and Robert H. Williams and wife Darlene of South Ryegate; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, June 8, at 3 PM at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church. A reception to follow in the church dining room is open to all. Memorial contributions may be made either to the Michael Williams Memorial Fund, c/o Mr. David Robinson, P.O. Box 85, Woodsville, NH 03785 or the Grafton County Home Association, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
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