Frances I. Williams, 74, widow of Leroy Williams Sr., died Tuesday May 10, 2005 in Colchester. She was born March 31, 1931 in Willimantic and had been a life long resident. She was employed for over 25 years at the former Abbey Manor, now Douglas Manor in Windham. She is survived by 4 children, Leroy Williams Jr., Richard T. Williams, Georgette Pehowdy, and Rosalie Williams, 2 sisters, Anne and Ruthy, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly. She was predeceased by a son, Larry Williams, 2 sisters, Ida and Eva and a brother, Robert. Funeral services will be private with burial in the New Willimantic Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are through the Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic.