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Willard S. Chilcott

Willard Chilcott Obituary

WILLARD S. CHILCOTT Willard S. Chilcott passed away on January 15, 2018. Born in Pasadena, CA on August 8, 1928, he is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Marilyn Fisher, and his children by his first wife Jane Taverner: Willard Jr., Richard, Cynthia and John, grandchildren Katie and Carver and 4 great grandchildren. Willard was chosen by The New Mexican as One Who Made a Difference. He was a founding member of the Santa Fe Community Orchestra, the founder of the Santa Fe Century and the Santa Fe Bicycle Trek. At his request, no services are planned, but please contribute to your favorite charity in his name. Willard, wherever you are, I hope you're feeling good and riding strong.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Jan. 16 to Jan. 21, 2018.

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Ken Levine

August 26, 2024

Still missing you and thinking of after 6 years. We sure had lots of fun and I have great memories to last a lifetime.

ken Levine

January 19, 2018

Willard, my dear friend, the memories I have of our riding, traveling, and sharing good times together over the years brings some comfort to me. I miss you and am very glad you were in my life...........my condolences to the family.......

January 17, 2018

May you rest in peace on your bicycle riding the heavens above!

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