LINDA JEAN KILBY

Linda Jean Kilby, age 78, fell asleep in the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2024, in Redwood City, California. She was born on December 28, 1945. Linda was the oldest child of (Reverand John G. Kilby and Mary Jean Hazel (Rediker) Kilby. She was raised in Newport Center VT where she graduated High School in 1963 with an academic record of A+. Linda continued her education at the University of VT with a premedical degree awarded in 1967. In addition, she was a Medical Student at UVM for 1 1/2 years before moving to California in 1969. Linda served many years as a Supervising Clinical Laboratory Scientist. She worked for Sutter Health as a supervisor in the Histology lab and for Mills Peninsula Health services as a Lab Transfusion supervisor.
Linda is survived by her daughter Amaranta Sandoval Portillo, Her husband David and Daughter Alexia. She is also survived by siblings: John H. Kilby and wife Beverly, Newport VT, Robert O. Kilby, of Loudon NH, Dorothy M. Kilby of St. Albans, VT, Charles G. Kilby, Newport Center VT, Douglas D. Kilby and wife Linda, Littleton NH, Alice K. Armstrong, South Burlington, VT and Michael C. Kilby and wife Patty, Littleton NH. Plus, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and great grandnieces. Linda was predeceased by her parents and sisters Betty A. Shendorf and Patricia E. Kelsey. Linda will be remembered as an awesome big sister, aunt and friend. Her kindness was felt by all the people she came in contact with. She was very meek and shy. Every few years Linda traveled back to New England for family reunions. She was a blessing at all of them to everyone. Her best friend growing up was neighbor Joyce Whipple Twing. Linda had a passion for reading books. She loved to learn. She adored her family, especially her granddaughter. Linda was loved by her siblings and all of her family members. Linda was a faithful member of the Congregational Church of San Mateo CA