Donald P. Williams, 64

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April 19, 2012

Donald P. Williams, 64

The Derry News Thu Apr 19, 2012, 02:00 AM EDT

Donald P. Williams, 64, died on April 15, 2012 in Los Angeles, Calif. after a battle with cancer.

He was born in Nashua, N.H., on May 13, 1947, son of Marvin T. and Elizabeth (Rubchinook) Williams. He grew up in Windham, N.H., and attended local schools.

Donald is a graduate of Nashua High School, class of 1965 and Nashua Business College, Class of 1967. He worked at Royal Business Forms, Inc., and Bank of New Hampshire in Nashua before moving to Boston to study electrology.

He had his own practice on Newbury Street in Boston for several years. In 1985, he relocated to California where he worked as an antique dealer in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills for twenty-five years.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Williams of Windham, his brother Russ Williams, of Windham, an aunt, Anne Brown of Ohio, several cousins and many friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Donations in Donald's memory may be made to Humane Society of Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Rd., Nashua, NH 03064.

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