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Marcellus Murray Williams

Birth	:	29 Oct 1924 Islesboro, Waldo County, Maine, USA
Death	:	19 Sep 2020 Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3525085, -69.8147583
Description	:	BELFAST - Marcellus M. Williams, 95 Belfast, Maine, died peacefully in the presence of loving family at his home on Pearl Street in Belfast Saturday, September 19, 2020. Marcellus was born on October 29, 1924, in Islesboro, Maine, to Erastus D. Williams and Florence (Beckett) Williams. He graduated from Islesboro High School and NYA Machinist School in Dexter. He was 18 when he entered the United States Army Air Corp (which later became the Air Force) on April 21, 1943. He served in the 1257th Military Police Aviation Company. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and European... Read More	BELFAST - Marcellus M. Williams, 95 Belfast, Maine, died peacefully in the presence of loving family at his home on Pearl Street in Belfast Saturday, September 19, 2020. Marcellus was born on October 29, 1924, in Islesboro, Maine, to Erastus D. Williams and Florence (Beckett) Williams. He graduated from Islesboro High School and NYA Machinist School in Dexter. He was 18 when he entered the United States Army Air Corp (which later became the Air Force) on April 21, 1943. He served in the 1257th Military Police Aviation Company. His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon. Marcellus spent 25 years in the military, eventually working in supply and retiring with the rank of tech sergeant on March 1, 1968. Marcellus continued working for the federal government as a member of the United States Postal Service. He spent nearly 24 years in the postal service, working in both the Waterville and Belfast Post Offices. He married Flora (West) Williams on November 14, 1964, in Belfast, and together they had three children. He was a member of the Island Lodge of Masons. He was proud of his service and was fond of sharing stories with family and friends about his military career, which spanned three wars, including World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Marcellus is survived by his daughter, Cyndi Williams Facchini and her husband Chris of Orrington; sons, Steven Williams and wife Lori of Orrington, and Nathan R. Williams of Falmouth; grandchildren, Haley and Nathan S. Williams of Orrington, Ryan Hahl of Albuquerque, NM, Liam and Catarina Facchini of Orrington; and nephews Richard Heath Jr., Robert Goodrich, and Michael Goodrich. He is predeceased by his wife, Flora, and two sisters, Eleanor Goodrich and Florence Heath. Marcellus' wish was to live out his final years at home; the kind and attentive staff at Private Home Care Inc. and Maine Health Care at Home made that possible, and for that, Marcellus' family is grateful. A funeral service honoring both Marcellus and wife Flora, who passed away on March 25, 2020, while restrictions did not allow for gatherings, will be held on Wednesday, September 30, at 11:00 am at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave, Belfast, Maine 04915. Following the ceremony, there will be a private burial service at 1:00 pm at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Marcellus in a special way can do so by donating to American Legion Post #43 or through a gift of flowers. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at ripostafh.com Published on September 22, 2020

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Marcellus Murray Williams's memorial is located at: Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, Kennebec County, USA.
When did Marcellus Murray Williams death?
Marcellus Murray Williams death on 19 Sep 2020 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 44.3525085
Longitude: -69.8147583

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Mount Vernon Road
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3525085, -69.8147583

2. Wade Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3530277, -69.8284945

3. Coombs Mills Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3432999, -69.8082962

4. Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Blue Star Avenue
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Coordinate: 44.3538400, -69.7866200

5. Townsend Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3398380, -69.7902120

6. Holy Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3393730, -69.7894750

7. Brackett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3637890, -69.7870870

8. Dummer Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3377400, -69.8427800

9. Saint Augustine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3366661, -69.7831726

10. Fifield Cemetery
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11. Cummings Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3610000, -69.7713000

12. Scribner Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3574500, -69.8607600

13. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3203860, -69.8327740

14. Cummings Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3208900, -69.8383200

15. Cottles Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3874670, -69.8021940

16. Bien Venue Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3197479, -69.7858353

17. Mount Hope Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3174210, -69.7895737

18. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3178840, -69.7874090

19. Kling Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3530998, -69.7589035

20. Manchester Forks Cemetery
Manchester, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3245000, -69.8557100

21. Forest Grove Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3159880, -69.7884390

22. Blaine Memorial Park
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3154540, -69.7899170

23. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3167610, -69.7860107

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Augusta, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3162490, -69.7860250