Obituary to my Grandmother Roberta D. Jones

I am so upset. My adopted grandmother has died, and even through I have know she was ill for months, years actually, I am still a wreck over it. I am asking for people to write comments about their favorite memories about her. I know she loved all of you, and you her. Since she traveled the country selling with her husband, I am hoping for feedback from here, as well as other areas.

Roberta D. Jones

Roberta Dot Jones, 98, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends Sunday.
Born Roberta Dorthea Williams, in Essex England to the late Jane Lisa Williams, and Loren John Williams, she moved to the United States as Young child in 1921. Stopping first in New York, she met and married James O. Jones, who passed away in 1971. Together, day traveled the country selling nick-nacks and trinkets to 5 & 10 in the days before the internet and mega stores.

Never having children of their own, they were involved in the upbringing of countless nieces and nephew of her brother, Loren J. Williams Jr., of London, England, and her sister, Kathy Ann Porter, of Annapolis, MD. Survivors include multiple great nieces and nephews.

Funeral and interment will be private.

Obituary to my Aunt Jane Hall

The world has lost one great teacher when Jane Hall died. I found this orbit, and wanted to blog it for others to read. I know she grew up in this area, and spoke about it often.

Jane S. Hall
Jane Samantha Hall, 69, and elementary school teacher and principal in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools for more the four decades, died of cancer yesterday at her home in Baltimore, Maryland.

She was born Jane Samantha Williams, to Kathy I. and Billy D. Williams. She graduated from Bowie State Teachers College and was married to Henry H. Hall. Always a pioneer, Hall was delegate to the American Expo on Child Abuse and Exploitation in 1987. She was a fierce advocate against Child Pornography and Child Abuse in America. Living at times in Baltimore, Glen Burnie, and Annapolis, she and her husband traveled the world.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Hal, one brother, Dr. Loren John willimas, of London England, her sister-in-law, Phillis Lear, of Annapolis, MD., and a nephew, Kenneth Smith, of Cheverly.
Funeral plans include a celebration of life to be held in June. Details will follow.

Obituary to my Great Aunt Annie

I don’t know if many people will remember my Great-Aunt Annie, who was the daughter of Ester P. and Loren J. Williams, who used to live in these parts until they died back in the 60’s. But, in case someone is alive that knew her or them, here is her death notice. If you want to know more about the memorial services that we are planning, post a message, or e-mail me.

Annie E. Diamond, (78)

Annie Elizabeth Diamond passed away into the hands of the Lord yesterday, at the George Washington University Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.

Born Annie E. Williams to Ester P. and Loren J. Williams, she married John H. Diamond, in 1951, and had two children with Mr. Diamond. The first child was a boy who they named Peter Diamond, after an uncle who they reside with. The second by was named Paul Diamond, after a nephew of theirs. The two boys were the most important thing in her life, and she was a devoted mother to both boys who survived her.

In addition to her children, she adopted a number of abused cats in her time, and was known to many as the “Cat Lady” of East Brunswick.
Services are incomplete, and will be forthcoming.

Obituary to my friend Col. Loren J. Williams

It is with great sadness that I inform friends and acquaintances that one of the last great Tuskegee Airmen has passed on. Col. Loren J. Williams died Saturday, March 7th, 2009. Since he married Christine Smith, who was from these parts, and, since they used to spend a lot of time here years ago, I am posting this blog to let everyone in the area know about his death.

Col. Loren John Williams, 89

Few men have had a more diverse career than Col. Loren J. Williams.
As a young officer, he left college to join the Tuskegee Airmen, known today as first black fighter pilots of World War II. He ended his career teaching today’s young fighting men at the Navel Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Loren John Williams was born to the children of slave and sharecroppers in Birmingham Alabama on July 6, 1919. He attended school in the all black University of Maryland in 1939. Drafted into the army at the outbreak of WWII, Williams enrolled in the newly formed Tuskegee Airmen Program, where he graduated in the top half of his class.

In 1946, he married Christine smith of Delmar, who pre-deceased him in 2005.
After his marriage, he and his new bride relocated to Washington D.C. where they made their home for many years. After retiring form the military in 1969, he tried his hand at many things. He was, for a short time, a photographer working with children’s portraits, and then salesman at a children’s store selling young boys clothes. He always
enjoyed gardening, and was a mentor at the D.C. Boys & Girls Club for many years.

In 1980, he moved to Annapolis, MD., where he obtained his real estate license, and went to work for the popular Annapolis properties company on Church Circle. This was followed by a teaching position at the Navel Academy.

Col. Williams will be intende3d at Arlington National Cemetery next Tuesday.

Obituary to my uncle Lawrence “Loren” John Williams

With deep sorrow I want to inform all of you living in area of Miami that my uncle Lawrence “Loren” John Williams, died last Sunday at the of 68.

Mr. Williams departed this life at his home of one year in Easton last Sunday evening. He died peacefully of old age in his sleep after a long and charmed life. Prior to moving to Easton last year to be close to his grandchildren, Williams, who was better known by his nick name, Loren, was a Naval Pilot during WWII, and then and Industrial Engineer with TRW.

His wife of 46 years, Patricia Williams, pre-deceased him in 2007. Survivors include sons, Perry George Williams, of Santa Ann CA, Josh Ronald Williams, of Annapolis, Md., and Loren John Williams, of Mexico City, Mexico. In addition, he is survived by 8 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral time of funeral process is not fixed be will be held in Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

Obituary to my mother, Betty Reed

I am saddened to inform those of you that knew my mother, Betty Reed that she passed away two week ago while visiting her son and daughter-in-law here.

Betty Ann Reed (Age 68), died on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at her son & daughter-in-law’s home in Detroit.

Reed was the daughter of Ann and Herb Fitzroy of Edgewater, Maryland, and graduated from Annapolis Senior High. She taught classes in photography at Anne Arundel Community College for several years, before obtaining her Real Estate License. Reed’s marriage to James Williams ended in divorce. She then married Kenneth Reed on May 30, 1987. She was a devoted housewife and mother of four children and numerous pets.

Reed is survived by her loving husband, Ken Reed, two daughters, Barbara Talyor of Annapolis, and Fay Kiley of Edgewater, Maryland, as well as two sons, Loren & John WIllimas, of Detroit, MI.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.

Obituary to my Great Uncle Ronald Williams

I don’t know how many people are still alive in these parts that knew my Great Uncle Ronald Williams, but he spent a lot of his youth here visiting family in the summers. To all those life he touched, I am sorry to say that he has died as of last week. We had a small but nice funeral for him, and I think he should be happy. If anyone has any comments they want to post, please leave them here, Thanks.

Ronald John Williams, 68, of Annapolis, and formerly of Denver, Colorado, died of natural causes, February 28.

He was employed as a elementary teacher and taught 100’s of young boys and girls during his 35 years of career working with children and young teenagers
He loved sports of any type and was a life long Dallas Cowboy fan.

Survivors include one brother, Craig Williams, of Annapolis, Md., three nephew, and two nieces.

Obituary to my Step-Sister, Marian Stipe

I don’t know if many people will remember my Step-Sister, Marian Stipe, who used to live in these parts. But, in case they do, I wanted to let you all know that she has passed away after a long and wonderful life. As I approach the magic age of 75, myself, I hope to have a many friends and love ones as she did. In any event, here is a copy of her obituary for those who remember her. Thank Loren Williams, Step-Brother, Miami, Fl

Marian D. Stipe
Marian Della Stipe, 75 died of natural causes, March 19, while visiting relatives in Annapolis, Maryland.

Born Marian Della Grosvner, Bayonne N.J., she worked as a secretary for Donaldson Refrigeration of Anne Arundel County for 5 years. She then became a deputy Sheriff with the Worchester County Sheriff’s department, working primarily with troubled teenagers in Ocean City, Maryland. One teenager boy called her his savior from crime.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Robert K. Stipe, whom she married October 23, 1954; two step brothers, Loren J. Williams, of Las Vegas NV., John L. Williams, of Miami, Fla., and one nephew, Kenneth Young, of Annapolis, Md.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA.

Pet law for monkeys in United States

I just read an article about how some people think that Congress should change the laws about keeping monkeys as pets. A veterinarian named Loren John Williams of the United States of Human Society says there are over 15,000 of these animals in private homes. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, (D., Ore.), has introduced legislation in Congress to keep these animals out of private homes. Are we really going to make it illegal to own these animals out of private homes? Are we really going to make it illegal to own a pet monkey?

Will we jail and incarcerate the criminal for this? What is this county coming to?
I think it can’t be that bad to have one as a pet, and have read many articles that claim these animals make great pets.

Others claim that 100’s of children, young boys and girls, teenagers, and even adults, have been bitten by monkeys and chimpanzees. The worse part they say is that the animals are often the victims, and are abused by the owners in the first place. The owners buy these cute little monkeys when they are young and adorable, but when they get older, they aren’t as cute and loved.

When they are young, the owners take lots of pictures of them, but when they get older, the charm wears off. The owner dress the monkeys up in cute little outfits, or take the pictures of them without clothes on. Would that be considering pornography? Taking a picture of a nude or naked monkey? You know, without their clothes on? Interesting thought. Maybe that’s the new law they need to work on passing.

In any event, I have four young children at home, and wonder if buying a monkey for them is dangerous? Two are young boys, age 11 and 12. The other two are teenagers, one boy is13, the other is 16, and promises (they don’t always) to take care of this animal if we get it. P.S. he intended to go to the Navel Academy in Annapolis, MD two years. Think the Navy will let him take the monkey with him?

So, my question (yes there is a point to this), is: Are pet monkeys good pets for teenager boys? Are they legal to own in Annapolis.
Please respond and let me know.

Effect of Resveratrol Drug on Health

I recently read an article about the benefit of some medicine that has “Resveratrol” in it. This is supposed to be the same thing that is in red wine according to Dr. Loren John Williams of Paris, France. My question is, has anyone ever tried this drug, or know anything about it. Positive or negative. I, like most people would like to live longer, and at 78, it may be too late to start living such a life.

The article said that all kinds of medical studies have done on this by places like Howard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, of Baltimore, Maryland, and several other places as well. I used to live in Annapolis, which is not in Baltimore. I know from living there that they are a good hospital, and well respected

My children all think I am nuts, they think this I scam, and I should stay away from it. I have I have two adorable grandchildren, both little boys, and would like to see them as they grow into teenagers.

My one son is a police officer, and he looked up a little on this, but didn’t find much. My husband was a prosecutor, and if he were alive today, he would tell me to save my money and forger this stuff. He never liked the French people that much as he claimed they abused Americans and many needed to be stripped naked and thrown into a bath. He always said that reason the French live so long is they don’t care about things that others worry about. He says they go skinny dipping in the nude, and have sex from the time they are teenager with any one they can.

I don’t know, I just was wondering if the French have got something with this red wine thing, or this pill that mimics red wine. Can someone in the Preston post a reply to this? Thanks, Mary.