Theresa Wilkinson, 94, Westport

She and her husband were married for 72 years

Posted 1/21/22

Theresa (Lemelin) Wilkinson, 94, of Westport passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at home. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Wilkinson, who passed away on Jan. 17. They were married for 72 …

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Theresa Wilkinson, 94, Westport

She and her husband were married for 72 years

Posted

Theresa (Lemelin) Wilkinson, 94, of Westport passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at home. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Wilkinson, who passed away on Jan. 17. They were married for 72 years.

Born in Fall River, daughter of the late William and Mariana (Viens) Lemelin, she had lived in Westport since 1966. She was a Communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport. Mrs. Wilkinson was a member of the Westport Seniors at Our Lady of Grace. She was an avid reader and enjoyed boating, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons: Paul R. Wilkinson and his wife Judy of Tiverton and James R. Wilkinson and his wife Karen of Dighton; a sister: Anne Marie Couturier of Westport; four grandchildren: Ashley, Alexander, Andrew and Matthew; five great-grandchildren: Karli Jo, Maegan, Benjamin, Hanna and Shay; and several nieces and nephews.

She was sister of the late William Lemelin.

Arrangements held under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, Westport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralservice.com.

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