Marilyn F. Williams, 91, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019 with her family by her side at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on August 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Archer) Fink.

Marilyn was a member of the Niagara Falls High School Class of 1945.  She went on to receive her degree in nursing from the University of Rochester in 1948.  On September 18, 1948, she married her husband of 60 years, the late Raymond J. Williams at St. Mary of the Cataract Church in Niagara Falls.  Mr. Williams predeceased her in 2008.  Marilyn worked at both Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital early in her career.  In 1972, she proudly began working at St. Mary's Manor, where she retired as Director of Nursing in 1990.  Her commitment to servicing the elderly continued when she volunteered at St. Mary's Manor and Crestwood Nursing Home, developing and implementing her own 'Reminiscing' program.  She enjoyed time spent with close friends at Forestview.

She was a member of St. Mary of the Cataract Church and formerly Our Lady of the Rosary Church.  She was a member of the Parish Council, the Alter and Rosary Society, and a former member and officer of the Bishop Duffy Mother's Club.

Marilyn is survived by her children, David (Linda) Williams, Sharon (Leo) George, Nancy (Warren) Hazel, Paul (Maureen) Williams, Janet (late Don) Caldwell, Michael Williams, and Patricia (Joseph) Mascaro; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one sister, Arlene (late Joseph) Peters, as well as many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Mark J. Williams, her granddaughter, Alison Mascaro, and her brother, Robert (late Sue) (Emily) Fink.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, from 4 - 8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, 14304.  Marilyn's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303.  Everyone please assemble at church.  Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Mark "Chief" Williams Niagara PAL Scholarship Fund, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14305, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 665 Elm St, Buffalo, NY 14203 or to a charity of one's choice.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.