Hilda Fitzgerald Danaher, 94, of Milton, Vermont, devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully March 16, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 14, 1921 in Plattsburgh, New York to the late John and Ida Fitzgerald. Hilda grew up on Malletts Bay Avenue, Colchester, VT and attended schools in Winooski, graduating from Winooski High School in 1939. She went on to pursue her RN in Nursing from Bishop DeGosbriand Hospital and upon graduation enlisted in the US Army Nurse Corps. Hilda, a First Lieutenant, served in the 162nd General Hospital in Lincoln, England during World War II, nursing soldiers returning from the front lines in France. It was in England that she met her handsome husband, CPT Joseph D. Danaher from Philadelphia, PA. They returned to Vermont after the war to be married and had five children. Hilda, forever proud of her military service to our country, continued to practice nursing in various roles, including the ER, Private Duty and over 25 years in Geriatrics, retiring from Fletcher Allen Hospital at age 65. Always a dedicated, and capable nurse, she was an even more devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Hilda, a devout Catholic, lived by her faith and was a shining example to all who knew her. She was a member of St. Anne's Parish in Milton, VT and lived in Milton for the last 29 years, until her recent move to the loving care of St. Joseph's Home for the Aged in Burlington. She lived and loved life to the fullest and her love of family was at the core of her being. She especially delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Hilda is survived by her sister, Ruth Korzun of Burlington, VT; her children: Kathryn Brousseau and her husband Joseph of Farmington, UT; Robert Danaher (predeceased) and his wife Connie of Huffman, TX; Linda Morse and her husband Howard of Middlesex, VT; Joseph Danaher and his wife Melody of Hinesburg, VT; and David Danaher and his wife Dottie (predeceased) of Winooski, VT. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Danaher; her granddaughter, Sarah Danaher, her grandson, Kelly Danaher, as well as her aforementioned son, Robert Danaher.

Visiting hours are Friday, April 1st from 4 to 7 pm will be held at the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St., Winooski, Vermont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 2nd at 10 a.m., at St. Stephen's Church, 115 Barlow St., Winooski, VT with burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Burlington, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home Share Vermont,at 412 Farrell St., Suite 300, South Burlington, VT 05403. Condolences may be shared at www.lavignefuneralhome.com.