Mary A. Fisher Kilburn

Mary A. Fisher Kilburn, 92

North Greenbush-Mary A. Fisher Kilburn, 92, formerly of Goodman Avenue Sycaway, died Monday, October 17, 2005 at Van Rensselaer Manor in North Greenbush after a long illness.

Born in West Pawlet, VT, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Fisher and Mary (Lazorischak) Fisher and wife of the late Harold F. Kilburn.

She had resided in Watervliet for many years and on Goodman Avenue since 1945 and was educated at Watervliet schools.

Mrs. Kilburn was a homemaker.

She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Troy, now Hope United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Wiley (Frank) of Eagle Mills and Dorothy Higgitt (Francis) of Knoxville, TN; eight grandchildren, Pamela Blakely (Hayne), Marla Bell (David), Melissa Davidson (Doyle), Monica Rubino (Robert), Deborah Cousineau, Cynthia Kilburn, Michael Kilburn and Michelle Gotzman; 13 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Harold F. Kilburn Jr.; two sisters, Anna Rehorn and Eva Matthews and a brother, Walter Fisher.

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 3 pm at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue with Rev. David Martin, Pastor of Hope United Methodist Church, officiating.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 1-3 pm prior to the service.

Interment Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy.

Mary's family extends their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and the entire staff of the Van Rensselaer Manor for the wonderful care given to Mary during her stay.

Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Kilburn to the Van Rensselaer Manor Activities Department 85 Blooming Grove Drive Troy, NY 12180 or The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County 295 Valley View Boulevard Rensselaer, NY 12144.

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