Lily Albertsson

Lilly Maria Albertsson, (nèe: Karlsson) 92, formerly of East Dorset, VT, passed away on January 4, 2026, after a long struggle with dementia. She was a resident at The Residence at Shelburne Bay, Shelburne, VT.
Lilly was born on December 13, 1933. She grew up on a small farm in the village of Tjugesta, near Örebro, Sweden. The farm was once a safe house for silver ore, mined in nearby Glanshammar in the 1500's. She finished her schooling in Örebro where she boarded with family during the week, as 10 km was too far to commute daily in those days. She was an active member of the Verdandi society in her youth, an organization founded by students to promote social change and temperance. With initial dreams of serving in the police force, Lilly enrolled at the private Sophiahemmet nursing school in Stockholm, graduating in 1957. Plans changed when she met Stig Albertsson, a patient at the hospital, who was undergoing minor surgery. They started a conversation regarding their shared birthday and fell in love. They were married in 1957 and settled in the United States on their honeymoon. During their 67 years together they lived in Hoosick Falls, NY, Stamford, CT, and ultimately, Manchester and East Dorset, VT. In 2006, after living in the United States for 49 years, Stig and Lilly became US citizens.
Lilly loved people and nature. Everyone was welcome, and she loved a party. There was always a place at the dinner table for unexpected guests. Bird watching, botany, fungi, gardening and all things Swedish were things that she enjoyed. A strong believer in charitable work, Lilly spent much time visiting and caring for the elderly, often through United Counseling Service of Bennington County. She believed in preserving her Swedish culture and worked to share those traditions with her community and her beloved family. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Manchester, Ekwanok Country Club, as well as the Garden Club of Manchester. She approached everything she did, and everyone she met with a smile and kindness. She will be greatly missed.
Preceded in death by Stig Albertsson, Lilly is survived by her beloved family, Susanne Davis, Peter Albertsson, Christine Albertsson, and Hans Albertsson; and eight grandchildren,
George Davis, Anders Albertsson, Johanna Albertsson, Parker Hansen, August Hansen, Anna Albertsson, Lilly Albertsson, and Graham Albertsson.
The family would like to thank the staff of Reflections at the Residence at Shelburne Bay, and of Bayada Hospice for their caring support over the past year of Lilly's life. We couldn't have done it without you.
A Celebration of Lilly's life will be held on Saturday March, 28, 2:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Manchester Vermont, 3624 Main Street, Manchester VT. In lieu of flowers, donations to BAYADA Hospice and Home Health Care, 463 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT 05446 would be greatly appreciated. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lily, please visit our floral store.