Paul Williams ’76
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November-December 2026
Paul Williams ’76 , M.D., passed away December 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Paul pursued learning and medicine at Dartmouth, where he received his undergraduate and medical school degrees. He completed a pediatric residency at Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and a fellowship in adolescent medicine at Cleveland General Hospital (now MetroHealth Medical Center). Later, he joined Pediatrics Associates in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout his career as an attending physician, he cared for young patients and was respected for his gentle presence, leadership, and dedication. Paul’s life was full of adventure, and his passion for biking led to a cross-country bike trip throughout France. A small plane pilot, he was proud to have obtained his license before his driver’s license at the age of 16. While working at Cleveland General Hospital, Paul met Dr. Debra Bunch, whom he married on October 22, 1989. She predeceased him. Paul is survived by children Christopher, Sarah, and Lynn; granddaughter Kit; siblings Deb and Norman; niece Anne; and nephew Stephen. Paul will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, adventurous spirit, and the love he shared with those fortunate to know him.