Obituaries

Evelyn C. Williams

NEWPORT — Evelyn C. Williams, 87, passed away at New London Hospital on Dec. 30, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 27, 1932, in Bay Shore, New York, to the late Philip and Helen (Oberle) Holt. Upon moving to Newport in the 1960s, Evelyn opened Rob-Lyn Studios, where she taught ceramic classes for many years with her husband Robert Williams. Evelyn was an organized individual who preferred things went her way, but also gave freely with her generous spirit, without wanting in return. She enjoyed planting flowers and especially loved puzzles. Her family remembers her as nurturing, loved by all, and the “best Nana ever.” She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Robert Williams; her son Robert Williams Jr.; and her brother Philip Holt. Surviving family includes her children, Mark Williams and wife Cindy, Connie Simmons and husband Michael, and daughter-in-law Brenda Williams; grandchildren, Matt Simmons and wife Beth, Julie Osgood, David Williams and fiancée Patty, Brad Williams and Jason Williams; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tucker, Evelyn, Conor, Lydia, Cameron, Rowan and Robbie; and her faithful dog companion Bandit. Services will be held at a later date in the spring. To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.newtonbartlett.com.

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