WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Frances M. "Frankie" Senecal Williams, 88, of Williamstown went to her eternal home on Saturday, January 7, 2017.



She was born in Williamstown on May 31, 1928, to Truman and Florence (Goodermote) Smith. Frankie graduated from Williamstown High School in 1946. She married Robert D. Senecal on June 28, 1947. Robert passed away on October 25, 1973. On November 1, 1978, she married Raymond E. Williams. Raymond passed away on July 17, 2011.



Frankie had been employed as a Telephone Operator, Medical Assistant, Audio Visual Assistant at Mt. Greylock High School and she later retired from Williams College in 1984, as the Audio Visual Coordinator. Frankie was passionate for her love of God, her family and friends. She loved sending cards for all occasions. She enjoyed traveling, Red Hats, knitting, shopping and dining out with friends and family. Some of her best times were spent at Anna Marie Island, Fla.



Frankie was also predeceased by her parents and her brother Robert Smith.



She is survived by her two sons, Alan R. Senecal (Jean) from Whitingham Vt., and Philip S. Senecal (David) from South Kingstown R.I.; her daughter, Susan F. Senecal Clairmont (Rick) of Lanesborough, Mass.; a stepson, Raymond "Teddy" Williams (Pam) of Springfield, Mass.; stepdaughter Susan Williams of Pittsfield, Mass.; her sister, Esther DeMayo (Jim) from Trumbull Conn.; as well as 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nephews and nieces.



Funeral notice: Funeral services will be held at the North Adams Baptist Church on Main Street in North Adams, Mass., on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 10 a.m.



Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals on West Main Street in North Adams. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to either the First Baptist Church of North Adams (designated for Camp Ashmere) or the Williamstown Village Ambulance in care of the funeral home.