Published in the July 1, 2016 edition

MELROSE — Christopher W. Williams, 68, a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 14.

He was the son of the late Allison Williams and Gladys (Goulet) Jones, and stepson of Jean Williams of Norwood. Chris was predeceased by his stepfather William T. Jones. He is survived by his siblings, Barry Williams and his wife Christina of Florida, Michelle Williams and her husband David of Hyde Park, Lisa Williams-Ferreira and her husband Claudio of West Roxbury and James T. Jones of Melrose. He also leaves his niece, Ronna Kullberg, and her husband Matthew of Northampton and many other nieces and nephews.

Services are pending and will be announced.

Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home, Melrose.