Hilda May Ann Bywater

Hilda May Ann Bywater obituary, Durand, MI

Hilda May Ann Bywater

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501 North Saginaw Street, Durand, MI 48429

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Hilda May Ann Bywater Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Hilda "Babe" May Ann Bywater age 85 of Durand, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Memorial Healthcare Center. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11:00 AM at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, 501 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429. Pastor John Beilien will be officiating. Burial will follow to Lovejoy Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 9 AM until the time of the service.
Hilda May Ann Libbey was born on June 12, 1940 in Durand, a daughter of Ernest and Hilda (Snyder) Libbey. She was married Raymond Bywater on October 12, 1963. Hilda enjoyed watching old westerns, Perry Mason, Emergency and Adam 12, doing word search puzzles, helping people in need and spending time with her family and cats. She was a one-of-a-kind person who was loved by many and will be missed until reunited one day in Heaven.
Hilda is survived by her son, Chris (Connie Higgins) Bywater. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bywater; son, Willie Libbey; 6 brothers; 2 sisters; parents, Ernest and Hilda Libbey; and fiancé, Jerry Eldwell.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the family at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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Babe was our neighbor when I was a young girl. Such a nice neighbor to have. Used to take milk over to them and played with Willie, played softball in the side yard. Great memories. See you someday in heaven. Debbie Bowman

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Upcoming Events

Nov

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel

501 North Saginaw Street, Durand, MI 48429

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Nov

29

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel

501 North Saginaw Street, Durand, MI 48429

Send Flowers

Nov

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Graveside service

12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Lovejoy Cemetery

Prior Rd., Durand, MI 48429

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Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.