Hilda Overman

07/12/1931 – 02/14/2012
Hilda Overman died at her home of natural causes. She was 80 years old. Hilda was born July 12, 1931 in Lehr, North Dakota to Emil and Martha Schultz. Hilda is survived by her children; sons Leonard Turner, Bill Turner and Joseph Greco (Jan), daughters Carolyn Armstrong, Patricia Hamaker (Bruce), Rosemarie Penn (Tom) and Mary Chaplain (Robert), sister Edna Ellis (Gene), brother Edward Schultz (Barbara), 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Emil and Martha Schultz, granddaughters Tamara Greco and Brittany Greco and the love of her life Jerry Leatherdale, whom she is finally reunited with again. Hilda worked in her younger days raising 7 children on a bartender’s pay. She worked at numerous taverns including the Kulshan Tavern in Fairhaven and The Fat Cat. Her home was always opened to anyone that needed a place to stay. Our mother was a very generous person. If she had it and someone needed something she would give it to them. She collected dolls and Lady Diana items. Her walls were covered with pictures of her family and friends. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, February 23 from 3-5 pm. A Celebration of Hilda’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, February 24 at 1 PM.