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Kathleen Wilson

1943 - 2021

Kathleen Wilson obituary, 1943-2021, Essex, VT

BORN

1943

DIED

2021

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Essex Junction, Vermont

Kathleen Wilson Obituary

Kathleen Wilson

Essex, VT — Kathleen "Kay" (Hill) Wilson passed away, surrounded by her family, at her home in Essex, Vermont on Friday April 23, 2021.

Kay was born on April 19, 1943 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Webster and Mary Hill. She grew up in Enfield, graduating from Enfield High School in 1961.

Kay worked for more than 30 years at Vermont Railway. She enjoyed spending time with her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kay is survived by her husband of 58 years, Calvin Wilson, and her three daughters, Kim (Jack) McCrae, Kathy Porter, and Bena (Andrew) Paisley. She also leaves eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Steve (Deb) Hill of Seattle, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many life-long friends.

Kay was predeceased by her parents and her two sisters, Brenda (Bud) Ryan and Lorna Hill.

Per Kay's wishes, there will be no public service.

Donations may be made in Kay's memory to Hospice: Development Office, UVM Home Health & Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Valley News on Apr. 28, 2021.

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