On Friday 18th March 2022, Freda (Bill) Williams, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 90.
Bill was born on December 21st 1931 in the front room of Toft Hill Cottage, Dunchurch, Warwickshire, to the sound of Dunchurch Silver Band playing ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’. From then on the carol was known in her family as ‘Bill’s carol’. She lived in Toft Hill Cottage until she married Jim Williams at the age of twenty and moved to Rugby.
After raising the family and nursing Jim through the later stages of stomach cancer Bill became actively involved in supporting Cancer Research UK. She worked in the Cancer Research shop in Rugby where she made many friends. She also developed an interest in collecting and selling bric-a-brac at boot fairs and table top sales in and around Rugby.
When she moved to Nottingham in December 2014 she continued to work at the Cancer Research Shop in Compton Acres. She joined several community groups and particularly enjoyed returning to her love of ballet by joining a class at the Poppy and Pint in West Bridgford. She also loved spending time in the garden and filling her new home with ornaments, pictures and clocks. She was known for her friendly nature and generous spirit.
Bill is survived by her children, Jon, Jackie and Nick, grandchildren Sam, Beccy, Shannon, Kelly, Dylan and Jackie, and great grandchildren Meredith, Isla, Dubhgall and Lachlan.
Bill requested that instead of funeral service there should be a celebration of her life which will be held at 89 Westerfield Way on Sunday 3rd April at 12.00 pm. Friends and family are invited to bring pots of flowering bulbs such as daffodils and crocuses to plant along the bank opposite the house or to make a donation to Cancer Research UK.
Freda I never could get used to calling you Bill .. was the kindest , caring person you could meet .. I’ve had the pleasure of not only caring for Freda but gaining a stand in grandma , you will be missed freda , so pleased I could support you and all the family till the end .. you will always be in my memories and heart ❤️ xx
Bill was a dear friend and colleague and we shared many laughs and meals out. Always a smile for everyone. A wicked sense of humour and a real lady. They broke the mould when they made her she was a real diamond who has left fabulous memories in my heart xxx
It has been a genuine pleasure to serve such a wonderful lady. Freda will most certainly be missed by all of us here.
Bill snuggling up to Rabbie Burns in the Birks of Aberfeldy
She loved Killin
Bill and Jon at the Falls of Dochart in Killin
Peering into the water at the Falls of Dochart in Killin on the east of Loch Tay
Bill scrambling down to the river in Ben Lawers national nature reserve
Bill and Jon at the foot of Ben Lawers
Bill seemed to have fun when she visited us in Scotland. Here she is with Jon at the foot of Ben Lawers
Bill was a wonderful lady, we had great times together, great sense of humour, I feel very lucky to have known her, Bill will be sorely missed, God Bless xx
Bill was a lovely lady and a wonderful friend to my mum Ruby ,they shared many laughs together ❤️❤️
Meredith (L) and Isla (R) playing at Great-Granny’s house
Isla (L), Meredith (R) with their Great-Granny in her garden
This is mum at 9 years of age, she was still doing ballet in her 80's!
Bill was very proud when she received this certificate.
This is Bill at a table top sale in Rugby. She was very proud of the way she set out her table and enticed people and wanted friends and family to see this photo.
Bill snuggling up to Rabbie Burns in the Birks of Aberfeldy
She loved Killin
Bill and Jon at the Falls of Dochart in Killin
Peering into the water at the Falls of Dochart in Killin on the east of Loch Tay
Bill scrambling down to the river in Ben Lawers national nature reserve
Bill and Jon at the foot of Ben Lawers
Bill seemed to have fun when she visited us in Scotland. Here she is with Jon at the foot of Ben Lawers
Meredith (L) and Isla (R) playing at Great-Granny’s house
Isla (L), Meredith (R) with their Great-Granny in her garden
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