Gilda S Houldsworth

December 15, 1953 - May 2, 2016

PITTSFIELD: Gilda Susan Houldsworth, 62, of Pittsfield, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home. Born in Pittsfield December 15, 1953, the daughter of Geraldine Crosier Miller and the late Gilbert B. Miller, she attended local schools, was a graduate of the former Windsor Mountain School in Lenox, and earned Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate from the former St. Luke’s School of Nursing. Gilda had been employed as an LPN at Hillcrest Commons Nursing Care Center, BMC, and at Hillcrest Hospital’s McGee Unit. She possessed a genius level IQ, was well traveled, and was an excellent nurse. Besides her mother of Pittsfield, she is survived by her son Jonathan Houldsworth of Pittsfield; one sister Gayle Casassa of Pittsfield; and former husbands John Houldsworth of Naples, FL, and Kevin Barnes of Pittsfield. She was predeceased by her most beloved significant other Kevin Fowler with whom she shared their home. A Service of Remembrance for Gilda S. Houldsworth who died May 2, 2016, will be Saturday, May 14th at 10am at the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME in Lenox. A calling hour will be prior to the service from 9am to the time of the funeral. Burial will follow the service in Lanesboro. In lieu of flowers donations in Gilda’s memory may be made to Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA. Gilda will forever be remembered for her caring, generous heart that touched the lives of many people.