Michael D. Williams

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Michael Dale Williams, 62, formerly of Auburn, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H. He died suddenly and unexpectedly of heart failure with family by his side.

Mike was the eldest son of Dale and Candide (Rousseau) Williams. He graduated from Edward Little High School in 1979 and within a few weeks of graduation went off to Parris Island for Marine Corps Basic Training. He proudly served this country for 23 years before retiring as a gunnery sargeant. He served in Desert Storm as a tank commander, with the First Marine Division, was a drill instructor and even did some recruiting to name just a few of his posts. After he retired, he worked as a store manager for AutoZone in a couple different locations. Anyone that knew Mike knows he could fix just about anything, just like his Dad! After leaving AutoZone, he opened his own business fixing welders and other small engines.

In the early 1980’s he married high school classmate Marjorie Bonney. Together they had two sons, Dale and John, and remained friends after their divorce until his passing.

When Mike had his first heart attack 20-plus years ago he drove himself to the ER. When asked why he would drive himself in that condition his response was “Because it was too far to walk!” Tough as nails, full of grit and tenacity, he lived life on his own terms right up until the end! He was a big fan of John Wayne and Daniel Boone and had seen every movie of Wayne’s and every episode of Boone’s. He also enjoyed fishing in the summer and smelting in the winter with family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, his brother Tim (Cheryl Renaud) of Manchester, N.H., his brother Steve of Nevada and his sister, Debbie (Wes) Haire of Auburn, daughter-in-law Caitlyn (Dale) and two grandchildren, Hannah and Lucas, two nephews, Tom and Wesley and one niece Koren.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Services will be private at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery.

If you would like to make a donation in his honor, please do so to the Wounded Warrior Project.