Wilbur F. Webster

Webster, Wilbur F.
Wilbur F. Webster, 97, of New Milford, CT, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was the husband of Mary G. Webster. Mr. Webster was born March 22, 1916 to the late A. Benjamin and Wilhelmina Webster and grew up on the family farm Arethusa in Litchfield, Ct. He served in the Army Air Corp during WW II. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural route carrier. He was also a valued employee of the Lillis Funeral Home for many years. Bill was a 60 year member and past Grand of Good Shepherd Lodge #65, past president of the Connecticut Eye Bank, first president of Water Witch Hose Company #2, and a member of the First Congregational Church, New Milford. In addition to his loving wife of 67 years, he is survived by three sons, Robert and his wife Lynn of New Milford, William and his wife Michele of Prospect, CT and J. Chris and his wife Jennifer of Scottsdale, Arizona; a brother, Arthur Webster of Litchfield, CT; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Karl of Litchfield. The family would like to thank the staff at Candlewood Valley Health Care Center for his superb care.Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11 AM at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT. Burial will follow at Center Cemetery, New Milford. Friends may call at the Lillis Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 14, from 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Water Witch Hose Company #2 Scholarship Fund, 8 Prospect Hill Road, New Milford, 06776 or Good Shepherd Lodge #65 Scholarship Fund, 25 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776