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1936
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2025
Viola Wilson Obituary
Canaan, NH - Viola Wilson, 89 peacefully passed away in her home with family by her side on September 17th 2025 in Canaan, NH.
She was born Viola Mae Gillens May 12th 1936 to Avis and Sherman Gillens.
She went to Goss School a one room school house in her younger years and later went to Enfield High School which recently celebrated their 100th year alumni.
She married Clifford Wilson in 1954 and started her family on West Farms Road in Canaan, NH.
She worked at many different places. Carter's, Profile Sports Wear, Watts Regulator, and New Hampshire Industries where she finished up her career.
She collected many friends over the years. One of her favorite things to do was to take her friends out on back roads in her Jeep Cherokee for an adventure.
Her other favorite thing to do is spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always had time for everyone and she cherished us all.
She leaves behind her son Jim Wilson and his partner Pat Fountain, her daughters Jane Wilson and her partner Bill Westgate, Betty Kellogg, and Cindy O'Dougherty. Her sister-in law Sarah Gillens and sister Ginny Putnam. Her grandchildren Heather, Bobby-Lynn, Stormey, Siobhan, Jimmy, Claire, Jessie, Joe, A.J., Chris, Andrew, & Caitie. Many many great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and many dear friends and neighbors.
She is predeceased by her husband Clifford Wilson, her daughter Linda McGuire, and her brothers Gordon Gillens and Mike Gillens.
Our family is deeply thankful to Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice who's kindness, comfort and support brought peace to Vi and all of us.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
A burial and celebration of life will be planned for a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathie (Dessert) Burrell
October 11, 2025
I have known Vi and Cliff for years. Wonderful couple. She was always smiling. She knew my Aunt Muriel who also lived on West Farm Rd and shared memories of the one room school house with me. I used to chat with her from time to time when I was going for walks up West Farm. She will be missed.
Toby Currier
October 4, 2025
Condolences and prayers to Jim and the entire Wilson family. May your memories of this beautiful lady bring you comfort and peace as you miss her earthly presence.
Sean Kivler
September 30, 2025
A lot of fond memories for this wonderful woman and her husband Clifford... My condolences to her (extended) family. RIP Vi!
Kayla London
September 27, 2025
Iam sorry for loss of an amazing lady. I send my sincere condolences to Jim an the Wilson family. I lived on west farms rd
I had the pleasure of growing up right next door to Vi I have very fond memories
I remember going over to her house for Orange cream sickle ice cream bars after school oh boy where they good an my favorite
she always bought the best ice cream treats from the shawans truck for all us kids to enjoy.
If it was one thing She always made sure the kids were happy . I will cherish the memories may she rest in eternal peace
Such a sweet caring lady
Deb Tenney
September 26, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Wilson family
Sharon Stanford
September 25, 2025
So sorry to hear Vi has passed away. She always had a friendly smile and "hello" and a wave from her porch as I biked up the hill towards home.
She was a special neighbor for close to 40 years!
May all her family treasure their warm memories of her and keep her close in their hearts. Warmest regards, Sharon Stanford
Debbie & Bob LaCroix
September 24, 2025
Keeping you all in our prayers. Your Mom was a hard worker and very kind lady.
Marcy (Altvater) Bartlett
September 24, 2025
Our dear West Farms Road neighbor and friend for many, many years. Vi Wilson and our grandmother Martha Bond shared many memories together, including our Gram's 100th birthday. We remember Cliff and all their children since our childhood. Wonderful family.
Betsy Christy
September 23, 2025
Great neighbor on West Farms Road. Wonderful woman, well be missed by family and friends.
Michal & Brenda
September 23, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers for Betty and the entire family. Treasure all the memories.
Sandra T
September 23, 2025
I was vi´s co worker and supervisor for many years at NHI she was a hard worker and a very nice lady!
Vicky Covert Sousa
September 23, 2025
Oh Jim and Jane,,
I´m so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a very sweet lady! My sympathies to all
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