Deborah A. Hilton

ALFRED – Deborah A. Hilton, 68, of Alfred, passed away on Feb. 22, 2026, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn after a battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 30, 1957, in Portland. She attended schools in Scarborough and Bath.

Deborah enjoyed cooking and was an excellent cook. She enjoyed flowers and was a race car enthusiast. She had a love of owls and had quite a collection.

She spent the last three months living with her son, Bob, and his partner, Alicia, and her two granddaughters, Sierra and Lily.

She was predeceased by her parents, Roland and Elaine Coburn; and two brothers, Greg and Roland.

She is survived by her children, Daniel Berholtz of Lewiston, Tesa Kennard of Mesquite, Nev., Charissa Kennard of Alton, N.H., Bob Wilson of Norway, Jade Wilson of Norway and Malaina Collins of Swanton, Vt.; her sister Jessica and husband Brian of Standish, her brother James Coburn of East Waterboro; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. A spring burial will be at Black Point Cemetery in Scarborough. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.