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With much love spread and many memories shared, our beloved Donaldson accepted his angel's invitation into the kingdom on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home in Ewing, New Jersey. As a result, our hearts are less bright, but we know the heavens are filled with extra doses of love, joy, peace and laughter.
Donaldson H. Williams was born on Monday, March 26, 1928, in Princeton, New Jersey to Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Marie Williams.
He was educated in the Princeton Public schools, and he graduated from Princeton High School. After high school Donaldson spent four years in the National Guard, where he found the sport of boxing. He was employed for forty years at the Lawrenceville Prep School in Lawrenceville.
In his leisure time, Donaldson loved to do puzzles, he was an avid fan of sports, he loved keeping records of his favorite sporting events. He had a passion for music; he loved his old school jams.
He was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Marie Williams; his uncle Fred; his sister Ella Harrison (Archibald); his son Robert Williams; his daughter Donna Williams; a nephew Archibald Sr.
Donaldson's memory will be cherished and forever remembered by his grandson Michelle Porter (Joseph); his nephew Duncan Harrison Sr. (Sharon); a host of great Larry Williams (Tobin); his daughter Tracey Epps; his nieces Valerie Willets (Clarence), nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A Memorial service will be held at 11am at Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618. Interment will be private.
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