Hilda Kessler Gilbert

1915–2013 (age 98)

Biography

Hilda Kessler Gilbert, who lived from 1915 to 2013, filled her family’s life with steadiness and care, raising generations with patience and a lively laugh that brightened many quiet moments. Her home became a welcoming place for neighbors and relatives alike, and she happily carried forward the traditions of hospitality she learned from her elders.

Even in later years Hilda could be counted on to help anyone in need, whether through a warm meal, listening ear, or reassuring note, and she remained devoted to the community around her. The family placed her close to the hearts she nurtured in Rest-Haven Memorial Park, where the memories of her presence continue to comfort them.

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