Lillian Kirkpatrick

Lillian Kirkpatrick, 98, of New London, Ohio, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Elms Retirement Village in Wellington, Ohio. She was born on May 5, 1928, in Lorain, Ohio, the daughter of the late Andrew and Florence (Storrow) Davidson. Lillian was a graduate of the Brighton High School, furthering her studies at Bowling Green University, where she graduated in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in science of education.

Lillian was an avid sports fan and loved to travel. Her travels took her to Europe several times, and she enjoyed performing in amateur theater. She was active in her local community and was a member of the New London United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and served as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Longfellow Chapter of the Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle, and the New London Area Historical Society.

Lillian is survived by her son, Andrew Kirkpatrick of Sandusky, Ohio and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Kirkpatrick, and son James Kirkpatrick.

In accordance with her wishes, a private family graveside service was held at the Grove Street Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to the New London United Methodist Church, 58 E Main Street, New London, OH 44851 or the Elms Retirement Village, Atten: Activity Fund, 136 S Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090. Expression of sympathy may be shared by visiting, www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.