Andrew L. Wilkinson Jr.

Mr. Andrew L. Wilkinson, Jr., 68, of 6 Bancroft St, Auburn, died Tuesday in St. Vincent's Hospital after an illness. He leaves two nieces: Elizabeth and Kathleen Kinney and a nephew, Daniel Kinney Jr. and many life long friends, including (the late) Phil and Marie Johnson of Winchester, Robert and Carol Snelling of Holderness, NH, Robin and Valerie Carlson of Boxboro and David and Deb Rice of Boylston and their families.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew L. and Nancy Caroline (Hay) Wilkinson, and a sister, Nancy 'Jane' Kinney and brother-in-law, Daniel Kinney Sr. He was born in Worcester; he was educated in the Worcester schools. He is a graduate of Worcester Academy and Norwich University Class of '63 along with friends Jim and Betty Migliaccio of Savana GA. He served his country as a 2nd Lt with the 40th Armor Berlin Brigade as a Tank Commander while stationed in Germany together with friend 1st Lt Bob Isaacs and his wife Nancy of Copperds TX.

Upon his return from the Army, he worked as an internal auditor for the former State Mutual Insurance Co., in Worcester. Later, he owned and operated Wilkinson's package store in Boylston for many years. There he was the Founding Father of the Brothers of the Phi.

He was an avid sports fan for all seasons and held season tickets with the Boston Red Sox and NE Patriots for many seasons. He was a passionate golfer, who along with his family were long time members of Worcester County Club. The family enjoyed vacation time at a residence on Thompson Pond in Spencer. He enjoyed trips and visits to Las Vegas and was an avid reader with interest towards history and military strategy and enjoyed sharing books with is kindly neighbor, Mrs. Davis. He leaves a legacy of kindness, friendship and generosity. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 1-4 Sunday, Nov. 2 in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. Auburn. Burial plans are private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Camp O-AT-KA, 593 Sebago Rd, Sebago, ME 04029 or the Auburn Ambulance Fund, 47 Auburn St. Auburn, MA 01501 For Andrew's guestbook and online memorial or for directions visit www.

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