Kathleen A. Wilkinson, 85, of Concord, formerly of Lincoln, MA and Montvale, New Jersey died peacefully, on December 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 60 years of the late Raymond G. Wilkinson who died in 2008. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Ryan. She attended schools in Michigan and Washington, D. C. A forty-four year resident of Montvale, New Jersey, Mrs. Wilkinson was active in the community serving as a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, volunteer at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, raising her children, and supporting her late husband, Raymond, in his career in research medicinal chemistry, despite being wheel-chair bound for most of her life. A friend to many, she will be remembered for her cheerfulness, indomitable spirit and kindness. A resident of Newbury Court in Concord since 2007, she was an avid reader and knitter. Previously, from 1996 until 2007, she lived in Lincoln. Survivors include two daughters, Lynn Carta of Silver Spring, MD, Karen Ozer and her husband Richard of Lexington, MA, one son, Michael Wilkinson and his wife Ann of Conifer, CO, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Service: A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14th at 10 AM in the Duval Chapel, 80 Deaconess Road, Concord.