Mildred A. "Millie" (Brygidowicz) Williams

Mildred A. “Millie” Williams, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY.

She was born on April 8, 1939, in Little Falls, New York. A daughter of the late Walter & Milderd I. (Huckabone) Brygidowicz. Millie graduated from West Canada Valley Central High School, class of 1957 as valedictorian. She married Clifford Williams, the two have shared a loving union of over 60 years.

Millie took great pride in the backyard of her home, she adored gardening. She also enjoyed hiking, camping, spending time outdoors, baking and any time she spent with her family who she referred to as her treasured jewels. Millies favorite place on earth was the Brygidowicz Family Farm in Fairfield, NY where she grew up.

Mildred was an active member of River Valley Church, where her grandson Zachary Williams serves as Pastor. Jesus was her guiding light through life. Her Christian values were the foundation that she laid for her family. She held close to heart the role of wife, mother, and grandmother, Millies greatest joy in life was her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Clifford Williams, her cherished children, Dennis Williams and his wife Barbara, Wesley Williams and his wife Carole, and Jason Williams and his wife Paula. She is survived by her treasured grandchildren; Heather Williams, her partner Greg Smith and mother Patricia Williams, Jeremy Williams and his wife Ashley, Joshua Williams and his wife Courtney, Zachary Williams and Logan Williams. As well as her great-granddaughter, Taylor Williams, her nieces, Katrina (Brygidowicz) Tucker, Veronica Brygidowicz, and nephew Kevin Brygidowiczand and his wife Mary. Millie also leaves her close cousin Deb Cimo and her husband Frank, and many special friends; Selma Proffitt, Diane Rose and her husband Ron, Alanna Fredericks and her husband Richard and Mary Johnson and her husband Tom.

Millies family would like to thank the staff at Wynn Hospital for the excellent care they provided to Millie in her time of need.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at the River Valley Church on 8 Second Street in Ilion, NY. A funeral service will begin at 12:00pm. A procession will follow to Armory Hill Cemetery where Millie will be laid to rest.

Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors. 315-894-8000