WINDSOR – Valida C. “Coline” (Crochere) Tillson, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. She was the loving wife to her beloved husband Walter S. Tillson, Jr. with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.

Coline was born Sept. 15, 1958, in Augusta, daughter of the late Normand and Mary (Higgins) Crochere. She was a resident of Windsor for many years. She was a graduate of Cony High School.

She worked as a housekeeper for many years until her retirement. Over the years Coline babysat many children and was known as “Auntie” to them all. She was a strong believer in 2nd chances if not 3rd, 4th or even 5th chances. She was always willing to help someone if she could and Coline will always be remembered for her out pouring of love and her huge heart.

Valida, known as Coline to most, loved sitting on her deck with coffee in hand watching and talking to her hummingbirds. She also enjoyed summer evenings sitting around the fire with friends and family. Coline was always one for a conversation, she could make friends in the grocery store. She had a love of music, always had the radio on whether in the house or in the car.

Coline treasured the time she spent with her family and friends celebrating holidays and birthdays. She especially loved Christmas, she put the spirit in the holiday, went all out decorating following in the footsteps of her father.

In addition to her loving husband Walter, Coline is survived by her brothers Lewis Crochere and his wife Barbara and Norman Crochere and his wife Paula. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Coline was predeceased by her sister Marie Groleau and her brother Donny Crochere.

Coline’s visiting hours will be in the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St. Augusta on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 10 a.m to 12 noon. Her graveside service will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street Augusta. Memories, condolences, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

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