Ann Lynn Hilkert, age 75, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and colleague, of Wilmington, DE, passed away in Dana Point, CA, on July 4, 2024.
Born in 1948, in Plainfield, NJ, to Luke and Isabelle Comune, Ann graduated from Plainfield High School in 1966. She went on to earn her degree in Elementary Education from Saint Elizabeth University in 1970. Ann later continued her education earning a master’s degree in Special Education from Nazareth College in 1976 and a master’s in Economics Education from the University of Delaware in 1988.
Ann began her career as a teacher, making impactful stops at various schools across the country and even one in Germany. She eventually found her long-term home as a special education teacher at Brandywine School District in Wilmington, DE, where she dedicated the majority of her career. Ann’s passion for education and her unwavering commitment to her students led her to become the Director of Pupil Services, a position she held until her retirement in 2011.
Ann was immensely proud of her work as an educator, always advocating fervently for her students. Her dedication extended beyond the classroom as she also served as an adjunct instructor at Wilmington University, sharing her knowledge and love for teaching with future educators.
Above all, Ann cherished her family and treasured the moments spent at the beach with her children and grandchildren. She could often be found swimming, running, and biking at her happy place in Stone Harbor, NJ. Ann had a special affection for her dogs, and she spread Dozer’s love to those in need through volunteer opportunities, which brought her immense peace and joy.
Ann leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly: her beloved children Brandon Hilkert (married to Elizabeth), Stephanie Muscara (married to Anthony), and Megan Olveren (married to Magnus), and her treasured grandchildren Sienna, Cruz, Noah, and Lucas, Dominic, and Mia. Also mourning her loss is her brother Jack (married to Jane) and many nieces and nephews. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Jeffrey Bross and brother Ronald Comune.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 7 Sharpley Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Faithful Friends Animal Society in memory of her beloved and faithful golden retriever Dozer.
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