THORNDIKE — In the early morning of June 26, 2015, Hulda R. Williams, our beautiful, caring and loving mom passed away. She was known by all as "Gram." She loved life. If there were more grandmothers and great-grandmothers like you, then there would be more bells jingling, more stars twinkling, more birds singing, more hugs, talks and happy smiles.

Gram left a lot of wonderful memories. She liked to talk about her grandchildren and when a new great-grandbaby was born, she would take whatever information she had and make sure she put it in her book. Gram loved to cook and take care of all of us. She loved to cook sweets - it was her favorite.

Gram was born in Bailyville on Dec. 8, 1923. She was predeceased by her father, Cyrus, and mother, Ella Mae Baker; her son, Ivan B. Williams; her brother, Paul; her sister-in-law, Gladdis Baker; her sister, Lottie M. Baker; her granddaughter, Tina Williams; her grandson, Michael Cole; and her daughter-in-law, Winnie Williams.

Gram loved to do anything daring, like four-wheeling with her son, David, and dirt bike and snowmobile with her grandsons. Gram would cook anything sweet; she was known for her homemade fudge.

Gram is survived by two sons and three daughter. Her son Charles Williams of Skowhegan and his daughter Sherry, her four children, and son Tony and his daughter of Clinton; son David and wife Paula of Robbinston and their son Michael and his two daughters and one granddaughter. Also their Daughter Paula Lynn and husband, Ryan of Topsfield and their two daughters; daughter Gertrude and husband Galen Larrabee of Knox, son James Deschamps and his son Kalib and daughter Keria of Waterville; granddaughter Nyia Chituck of Knox; daughter Barbara and husband Richard Roussell Sr. of Calais, and son Richard Roussel Jr. and wife Susan of Calais, son Dale and wife Missy Roussel of Calais, daughter Cheryl and husband Dan Recher of Michigan, daughter Charlene Roussel and fiancé Mike of Bethal , son Roger Roussel of Calais, son David Roussel of Freeport, daughter Carolee and husband Bob Black of Calais, grandchildren Angela, Andrew, Jessica, Kasey, Louis, Ryan, Greg, Ashley, Justin, Bethany, Lauren, Erica, Breanna, Chole, Malorie, and 18 great grandchildren; daughter Marjorie and husband Nelson Cole of Thorndike, daughter Cherdelle and husband Scott Bryant of Jackson, two daughters Kyia Bryant of Hallowell and Allura (Ali) Bryant of Jackson.

Gram's life was very full, happy and peaceful. She always loved company, to go on vacation, to take picture with anyone, and to show her happiness. We will all miss you and love you forever.

Burial will be held Sunday, July 19 at noon at Webster Cemetery in Freeport.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.