Nicholas A. Williamson, 23, of Bedford, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6, in Bedford.

Nicholas was a member of the Class of 2012 at Bedford High School and played on the football team. He was also named a DCL All-star.

While in high school, Nicholas began working at the Jiffy Lube in Bedford. Over the past several years he was employed by Taylor& Lloyd in Bedford, Mal's Auto Body in Lexington and most recently at Midas in Brookline where he was an auto mechanic.

He is survived by his mother, Rebecca S. (Collins) Williamson and Michael DeBruin of Bedford, grandmother, Janet Collins of Bedford, his grandfather, Robert Collins and his wife Allyson of Canton, NY, his uncle and aunt, Darren and Debbie Collins of Tyngsborough and their children, Addison and Benjamin.

A memorial service will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 10 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford, Friday, August 11, at 2:00 P.M. Visitation at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 The Great Rd., Bedford, Thursday, August 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness @www.nami.org or NAMI Boston, c/o Schraftt's Center, 529 Main St., Suite 1M17, Boston, MA 02129.