RENSSELAER Helen J. (Viele) Williams, 97, formerly of Castleton, died Monday, December 1, 2003 at Eden Park Nursing Home in East Greenbush. Born in Schuylerville, N.Y., she had been a resident of Castleton most of her life and was a homemaker. Predeceased by her husband Earl T. (Duke) Williams; several brothers and sisters; and one great-grandson. Helen is survived by a daughter, Debra B. Zalucki of Rensselaer and a son, Rodney W. Williams of Dade City, Fla. Dear friend of Carol Kingston of Castleton. Also survived by five grandchildren, Keith and Jeffrey Williams, Kim Morelli, Kerri Carlson and Nicholas Zalucki; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Saratoga, N.Y. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Columbia Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Rd., Hudson, NY 12534, attn: Ron Perez.