Elizida Wilkins

Elzida Loretta Wilkins, age 91 of Saranac Lake passed away peacefully April 24,2011 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

She was the daughter of Charles and Leona (Yelle) Wilkins, born on February 12, 1920, in AuSable Forks, New York.

Elzida was a life long resident of Saranac Lake and was employed at American Management Association as a secretary. She was a member of The Ladies Auxiliary and the Saranac Lake Women's Bowling League. She loved making chocolate cake.

She is survived by one cousin Theresa Templeton, of Milford, Connecticut and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, four sisters: Ida Harvey, Kathreen Wilkins, Irene Forester,(most recently) Louise Christie and two brothers, Harold and Richard Wilkins, all life long residents of Saranac Lake.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fortune - Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 PM on Wednesday April 27th at St. Bernard Church in Saranac Lake, Rev. Paul Kelly officiating. Burial of Elzida and her sister Louise Christie will take place at a later date to be announced .

Friends and family wishing to remember Elzida may make memorial contributions to Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and condolences online at: fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.