North Bath resident Carl L. Williams dies at 86

Carl L. Williams, 86, of North Bath, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at Hill House in Bath, county officials confirmed. Born June 12, 1939, in Bath, he was the son of John D. and Stella Powers Williams.

Williams is survived by his son, Timothy Williams of Georgetown, along with granddaughters and other relatives. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Williams, and his sister, Christine E. Plummer.

The family has arranged a private graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery to be held in the spring. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are with Daigle Funeral Home in Bath.

Those who knew Williams in North Bath and across Sagadahoc County will recognize a local life that began and remained rooted in the Bath area; the notice of his passing underscores how many older residents rely on local care options such as Hill House in their later years. The decision to hold a private graveside service follows a pattern among families in small communities who limit public events for personal or logistical reasons, particularly during winter months when travel is harder for out-of-town relatives.

For friends and neighbors, the immediate practical impact is limited by the private nature of the service. Family members have named Timothy Williams as a primary survivor, and the spring graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery will be the focal point for formal remembrance. Local residents who wish to express condolences or learn more about arrangements may contact Daigle Funeral Home in Bath.

Williams’s passing is part of the quiet turnover of a generation that has helped shape Bath and surrounding towns for decades. As more residents enter advanced age, the community continues to confront questions about elder care, local support networks, and how families mark the end of life close to home. The spring burial will provide an opportunity for those connected to the family to gather and reflect on a life lived largely within the county.