Sheila Ann Gilbert , 71, died in a hospice center in Edinburgh, Scotland, on
August 4, 2004, following a yearlong struggle with cancer. Mrs. Gilbert
was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on January 27, 1933, a daughter of
Edward H. and Miriam Gilbert. She lived at a boarding school in St.
Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, continuing to live
there until her marriage to Robert Cunninghame-Graham. She then lived
in Scotland until his death, after which she returned to the United States.
After returning to the U.S., she spent many years in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, and at a summer cottage at Lake Willoughby in Westmore. While
in Albuquerque she spent her time caring for children and volunteering at
senior centers. She was a member of the Westmore Association and took
part in many of its variety shows. She helped at the Westmore Community
Church vacation Bible school programs and worked at the Westmore
Ladies Aid annual Attic Auction. She loved cats and always had one as a
house pet. She made many friends through her walk through life. She had
many talents - acting, wood carving, painting, and writing, which she
loved sharing with others. She was well read. She loved hiking and
swimming and loved the woods and nature. Surviving are her children and
grandchildren: Robin Cunninghame-Graham and family of Edinburgh,
Colin G. Cunninghame-Graham and family of Edinburgh, Christine
Cunninghame-Graham and family of Paris, France, Carin
Cunninghame-Graham Rivas of Australia, and a son, Justin Hunting of
England. A sister, Ginger DeWolfe, of Essex also survives as well as other
relatives. A brother, Edward Holmes Gilbert Jr., predeceased her. A
memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Gilbert will be held the
Westmore Community Church fellowship hall on Sunday, August 15, at 3 p.m.
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