NEW BEDFORD — Catherine E. Wilbur, 87, of New Bedford, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at SE Mass Health and Rehab Center in New Bedford.
Ms. Wilbur was born and lived most of her life in New Bedford. She was a resident of Acushnet for a time during her youth. She was the daughter of the (late) Charles M. Wilbur and (late) Anna A. Gibbons and sister to her late siblings: John Wilbur, Charles Wilbur and Gladys Hykes.
Ms. Wilbur’s family surviving siblings include two sisters: Shirley Alves (husband Joseph) of New Bedford and Harriet Shaw (husband Roland) of Tiverton R.I.
Ms. Wilbur was educated in the New Bedford public schools and was employed for 45 years in soldering operations at Aerovox Corporation from which she retired. During her working years she was an avid bowler. In retirement, she loved knitting and sewing, as well as working on projects associated with her home. She received much enjoyment from her interaction with her nephews and nieces, and great nephews and nieces, who lived locally, and around the country.
Per her wishes, Ms Wilburs funeral preparations will be by the Kirby Funeral Home.
There will be no calling hours.
Her burial will be private at the family plot in the Acushnet Cemetery in Acushnet MA.