Southbridge : Sidney H. Williams, 90, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17th, in the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care, after a brief illness.

He leaves his daughter, Joan B. Williams of Southbridge: a brother, Donald Williams of CT; a sister, Eunice Goodman of Brooklyn, CT; and his good friend and roommate, Keith Maynard who was such a great friend and so helpful to both Sidney as well as Joan.   Sidney was predeceased by three brothers, Ernest Williams, Clarence Williams, Jr., Arthur Williams; and seven sisters, Bertha Perry, Genevieve Shippee, Lillian Rondeau, Edith Steen, Eva Jodoin, Helen Causey and Ida Manuilow.

Sidney was born in Killingly, CT the son of Clarence F. and Bertha G. (Nye) Williams, Sr.  He served honorably in the United States Airforce during the Korean War.  Sidney owned and operated Jack's Café in Southbridge for 32 years before retiring.  He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.  Sidney enjoyed candle pin bowling and was a member of the Champeau-Vilandre American Legion Post 109 in Sturbridge.  He was known for his sense of humor and enjoyed joking around with people.

At Sidney's request all services were private. There are no calling hours.