Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams, 46, of Holbrook passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025 after a six-week battle with cancer.  Born in Boston MA on June 8, 1978, Stephen was the eldest son of Paul and Linda (Maus) Williams.

In addition to his parents, Stephen is survived by his brother Luke and his wife Sarah (Messier) Williams of Holbrook and his brother Matthew and his wife Mary (Santiano) Williams of Weymouth.  Stephen was the beloved uncle of James, Lenora, and Claire Williams.

Stephen was a long-time resident of Holbrook and a proud graduate of St. Joseph elementary school, Boston College High School, College of the Holy Cross and New England Conservatory of Music.   His love of music and his mastery of piano and organ led him to become the director of music ministry at St. Joseph Church in Holbrook.    In 2008, Stephen joined the community at Austin Prep in Reading MA.  He had a tremendous impact on the lives of many students who had him as a Math teacher or mentor in the Musical and Performing Arts.

His most memorable achievement at Austin Prep was serving as choir director for two pilgrimages to Rome and sang in the Piazza San Pietro for Pope Francis.  He was much loved by family, friends, students, and co-workers.  Stephen will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements are through the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 South Franklin Street (Route 37) Holbrook.  Visiting hours are on Tuesday April 22^nd from 3 to 7 PM at St. Joseph Church, 153 South Franklin Street (Route 37), Holbrook followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church in Holbrook on Wednesday April  23^rd at 11 AM.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph MA.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Austin Preparatory School 101 Willow Street, Reading, MA 01867, St. Joseph Church in Holbrook, Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive , Norwell. MA 02061, or a charity of your choice.