Nathanial Dowd Gaston Williams

1907–1983 (age 76)

Biography

Nathanial Dowd Gaston Williams carried his full name with steady pride, embracing each season of life in a manner that brought comfort to family and friends.

His measured humor and deep interest in others linger in memory, and New Park Cemetery is now the calm place where loved ones gather to honor him.

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