Obituary of Marilyn L. Racine Williams

Marilyn L. "Mary Lou" Racine-Williams, 79, of Dayville, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. Marilyn was born October 19,1935 at her childhood home in Woodstock, CT. She was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Addie (Daniels) Racine. Marilyn grew up in Woodstock, CT, where she attended school. She worked for Idle Wilde Farms in Pomfret Center, CT for 25 years, where she retired from. Mary Lou enjoyed her retirement and filled her time with her grandchildren, dancing, being "Nana" to many, making good conversation and enjoying her coffee with family and friends. Marilyn leaves behind her twin sons, Robert Williams of Dayville and Richard Williams of Dayville. Her daughters, Carol Laliberty of Putnam, Donna Bidwell and her husband Raymond of NH, a brother Gerald Racine and his wife Susie of Woodstock and a sister Natalie Freeman and her husband Arthur of Maine, Her grandchildren, Melinda Spenard, Melissa Spenard, Samantha Bidwell, Justin Laliberty, Katie Spenard and Daniel Elie. Her great grandchildren, Mackenzie, JJ, Kyle and Julianna and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved bird, Noah and her dearest friend Cathy B. She was predeceased by her brothers, James Perry, Robert Perry, Fredrick “Junior” Racine and Charlie Racine, her sister Jacqueline Plante and also her grandson Seth Williams. Services are private. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to ST Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or to your local food bank in your area in her name. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com