EVELYN "AVA" TIGHE KILBANE

EVELYN "AVA" TIGHE KILBANE (nee Kraker), age 95, our beautiful, kind, creative, thoughtful mother went to her eternal home on June 18, 2026. beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Tighe and Bernard "Bernie" Kilbane; loving mother of infant Thomas (deceased), Thomas (Carol), Kevin (deceased) (Roseanne), Brian (Michelle), Laura Michaels (Jeff), Lisa Kunstler and loving stepmother of Mary Francis (deceased), Roseann Kilbane, Peggy Kenneley (Tim), Maureen Scott, Therese Kilbane, Brian Kilbane (deceased) and Sheila Schultz (John); proud grandmother of Cory (deceased), Shawna, Thomas, Michael and Shannon Tighe; Jackie and Andrea Michaels, Justine Zapin, Kerry Kunstler, Deena Novak; Kyle, Galen, Kalia, Riley, Alaina, Bryan, Natalie and Eric; great-grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Lola Marquardt (Harry).

Funeral Mass SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 9:30 A.M.  Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Her last weeks were filled with numerous family visits, phone chats and video calls with family assuring her that she was loved and valued.  We assured her that it was alright to join loved ones on the other side.  Ava knew that she would be greeted in heaven by her parents, sister Lola, husbands Tom and Bernie, son Kevin and infant son Thomas and many beloved extended family and friends.

Ava's Catholic faith and family were extremely important to her.  She recited The Rosary daily.

Ava made friends wherever she went including at Hudson Grande where she most recently lived.  She introduced Rummy cube and new card games at the center and thereby created new friendships.  She was an avid reader who shared plots with family and friends.

Ava was an outstanding, energetic mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend to many.  She never lost her sense of humor.  In her younger years, Ava created many smiles with her volunteering and generosity.  Ava was a talented gardener, seamstress, knitter/crochet artist and baker.  Many lucky family members and friends were the recipients of hand-made items that are still treasured.

Ava provided a great example of generosity and authentic love.  She often asked "Why am I still here?" these past few years.  Please say a prayer for our mom and perform a good deed today in her honor.