Cynthia Marie Williams, 71, of Newport passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Newport Hospital.

She was the wife of Andrew Williams.

Born on July 26, 1945 in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Alice (Gallagher) Good.

In addition to her husband, Cynthia is survived by her children Michelle Arpin and Michael Williams and his wife and her grandchildren Emillio and Yasmine.

Services will be private.

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