1932 – 2014

WILTON — Sheila Anne (Willis) Kane, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 17.

Sheila was born on Aug. 6, 1932, in Long Island, N.Y. As a teenager, she moved to Augusta and graduated from Cony High School. She attended Farmington State Teachers College, where she met her soul mate and husband of 60 years, Arthur Kane.

She enjoyed many outdoor activities. As a young girl, spending time at their family camp and “Camp Rockview” on Lake Champlain, N.Y., as well as skiing. She enjoyed gardening, bird-watching, spending family time in Bar Harbor and her trip to Ireland with Arthur and sister-in-law, Marjorie Kane.

Her passion was spending time with her children and grandchildren, especially watching their athletic events.

She is survived by her brother, Warren L. Willis III and his wife, Jean, of Woodland Hills, Calif.; sons, Michael Kane of Wilton, Gavin Kane and his wife, Carole, and children, Connor, Caitlin and Chelsea, and Timothy Kane and his wife, Amanda, and children, Sean, Leah and Zachary of Vinalhaven; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Sheila was an outstanding cook and took great pride in being a stay-at-home mom until her kids began school. She then spent many years as a substitute teacher and a dental hygienist. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends, including Francis Sawtelle, Beverly Franchetti, Elsie Maynard and Jean McInnis, to name a few.

Sheila was predeceased by her parents, Warren L. Willis, mother, Elizabeth (Timpson) Willis and stepmother, Rosa Willis; brother, Michael Willis; and husband, Arthur Kane.