Patience Williams

Patience Williams, 68, of Milford died May 6 at Aynsley Place in Nashua after a courageous three-year battle with multiple myeloma. She relocated from Marblehead, Mass., to New Hampshire in 1997 with Fidelity Investments, her employer of 25 years.She was born in Worcester, Mass., and later moved with her family to Cape Cod. She graduated from Lasell Junior College and began her working career in Boston. She also worked in San Francisco and Montreal before returning to the Boston area. She joined Fidelity Investments in 1979, as part of the original team.She was predeceased by her parents, Marguerita and Haskell Williams and a brother, William. She is survived by two sisters, Marguerita (Bunty) Simpkins of Cummaquid, Mass., and Priscilla Stimpson of Intervale; two nieces, Lisa Stimpson and Deborah Rosenblad; and three nephews, Jay Simpkins, Haskell Simpkins and Rich Stimpson, along with three great-nephews and a great-niece. She also leaves many close, cherished friends and co-workers. She will be greatly missed by all.In lieu of flowers, and in the spirit of her love of animals (in particular her adored cat companions, Grady and Mouse), donations in Pat's name may be made to the Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Route 101, Bedford NH 03110, or an animal charity of choice.A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 10 Union St., Milford, on June 19 at 11 a.m. She will be interred in Yarmouthport, Mass.