VIVIAN-DONNELLEY-Obituary

VIVIAN DONNELLEY

New York, New York

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DONNELLEY--Vivian Hilst, a passionate and beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend, philanthropist, and book-lover, died peacefully on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at her cherished family home in New York, NY of cancer. Vivian, daughter of the late Thelma and Harold Hilst of Hutchinson,...

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Deepest sympathies for the family and loved ones. Please know that she is at peace LOve to all at your time of sorrow

I know Vivian will be missed by so many including myself. May we all have the comfort, love, and peace that our loving Savior gives so freely.

We are heartbroken to learn that Vivian has died. Her kindness, generosity of spirit, intelligence, gentle self-deprecating wit, phihlanthropic energies, courage in battling for her life, and fierce love of her family and friends will be sorely missed. We know how much she was looking forward to the marriage of Tegan a few weeks ago and how much she wished that Strachan was there to walk her "down the aisle." We admired her so much and cherished our friendship. Our deepest sympathy to all...

My condolences to the entire Donnelley family.
Edward Keady (Ed Carey's son)

My condolences to the entire Donnelley family.
Edward Keady (Ed Carey's son)

Vivian taught me again and again how kindness can make all the difference. When my family moved to New York more than twenty years ago, my daughters were in middle and high school. It was a tough move. The Donnelleys' kindness - Vivian, Strachan, Aidan, Ceara, Tegan, Naomi, and Inanna - made us feel welcome. I will never forget Vivian's warmth and graciousness. My heart goes out to all her beautiful children and grandchildren - it is a loss beyond measure.

I offer my deepest condolences to your family. It is obvious that she will be missed by so many. May the God of all comfort help ease the pain of your grief. Isaiah 61:1,2