Hilda Lydia Davis

Hilda L. Davis, (nee Dolman) 85, of Country Lane, Lake Katrine, died Sunday afternoon, December 4, 2011 at Ferncliff Nursing Home, Rhinebeck, surrounded by her loving family and pastor
She was born January 2, 1926 in Liverpool, England, the daughter of the late John and Lydia Dolman.

Having survived WW II, in a heavily bombed city, she met her future husband Cliff in 1944; they were married on March 5, 1945 in Liverpool, England.

Hilda immigrated to this country as a war bride on February 22, 1946. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1949 and always had a great respect for the American way of life.
Hilda was well known for her spirit of volunteerism, this was clearly defined in working relationships with the Benedictine and Kingston Hospitals, Ten Broeck Commons Nursing Home and Golden Hill Health Care Facility, and the Juvenile Diabetes Association

She was also very active in the NYS American Legion Auxiliary having served in numerous elected offices, culminating with her being elected President of the NYS State American Legion Auxiliary during the 1983 - 1984 term. This high honor was followed with a vital committee assignment with the Veterans Administration National Service Organization during 1984 - 1985 term.
Hilda was a longtime member of the Fair Street Reformed Church.

She is survived by her loving husband Clifford D. Davis, Jr. of Lake Katrine, daughter Susan Malmrose and her husband Paul Malmrose of Farmington, CT., son Clifford Davis, III and his wife Vicki Davis of Lake Katrine, granddaughters Katherine Malmrose of Hackensack, NJ, Ryan M. Castro and her husband Nino Castro and great grandson Merrick Castro all of Kingston. Hilda was predeceased by her daughter Beverly Davis McGarry, in January 2011.

Entrusted to the care of Eric Keyser, A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave, Kingston, the family will receive their friends on Wednesday from 3 - 6 pm.

A service celebrating Hilda's life will be held on Thursday at the Fair Street Reformed Church, corner of Fair & Pearl St., visitation starting at 10 am, followed by the service at 11 am, the Rev. Kendra VanHouten, officiating. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Mt Tremper.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 info@jdrf.org