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Obituary: Sharon Williamson, 80, Harrisville/Gouverneur
Published: June 23, 2026
By: Provided by Scanlon Funeral Home
Sharon Williamson
 HARRISVILLE (Lake Bonaparte)/GOUVERNEUR,
NY- Sharon Williamson, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025 in Florida.
Born in Massena,
New York, on February 11, 1945, a daughter of Virgil “Jiggs” and Opal
Stanger, Sharon devoted her life to family, friendship, and education.
She graduated
from Massena Central High School and earned degrees in Elementary Education
from SUNY Cortland in 1967 and SUNY Potsdam in 1970.
Sharon dedicated
nearly 30 years to teaching at Gouverneur Central School, where she
primarily taught sixth grade from 1967 until her retirement in 1995. A
passionate and caring educator, she made a lasting impact on generations of
students throughout her career. Outside the classroom, Sharon enjoyed
crafting homemade cards, quilting, reading, playing cards with friends, and
spending time at Lake Bonaparte. She especially cherished traveling with
her husband, James “Jim” Williamson, including memorable cruises through
the Virgin Islands and many happy years spent among friends in New Port
Richey, Florida.
Sharon is
survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-daughter,
Lee Williamson, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James Williamson; her sister, Chris
Rheuble; her brother, Denny Stanger, and her step-son,
Charles Williamson.
A memorial
service honoring Sharon’s life will take place on July 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Scanlon Funeral Home, 14187 State
St., Harrisville, followed by her graveside committal service in
Harrisville Community Cemetery, Harrisville, with the retired Rev. Bruce
Chapman, officiating.
Calling hours
will be from 11:00 a.m. until her 1:00 p.m. service at the funeral home.
In lieu of
flowers, donations in Sharon’s memory may be made to the Harrisville
Library or the Lake Bonaparte Conservation Club.
Sharon will be
remembered for her kindness, generosity, and dedication to those she loved
and taught throughout her life. The cherished memories she created will
live in our hearts forever.
Condolences at www.scanlonfuneral.com
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