Randolph "Randy" I. Wilkins

Randolph "Randy" I. Wilkins, 58 a resident of Imperial Avenue passed away peacefully Thursday May 14, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Randy was the son of the late Frederick Wilkins Jr. and Shirley (Tifft) Lohan who survives. He was a 1975 graduate of Mt. Anthony Union High School. Randy had worked at Union Carbide, area restaurants, Catamount Glass, Plasan and Frank Stratton Masonry. He was a 25 year member of the Bennington Eagles Aerie 1861and VFW Post 1332. He loved cars, hunting, shooting pool, a round of golf and card games with his friends and family.He leaves his wife Bonnie (Hollister) Wilkins who were married July 5, 1980, children Tristan Wilkins of Bennington ,Bridget (Jr) Parker of Pownal and Paige Wilkins (John George) of N. Bennington, mother and stepfather Shirley and Benny Lohan of Las Vegas, grandchildren Faith Wilkins, Carter Parker, Ashlyn Parker Kyle Cross and Harpor George. Siblings Frederick S. Wilkins (Sandy), Linda Mayer, Kathy Williams (Butch), Debbie Wilkins, Sheree Wilkins, Michael Wilkins and Mark Wilkins (Lori), his best friends Frank Stratton and Jim Cone, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Frederick S. Wilkins Jr. who passed away in E. Swanzey, NH.A time to celebrate Randy's life will be held on Tuesday May 19 from 3-8 pm at the VFW Post 1332 on North Street. With Randy's extended illness and the family providing his care, memorial gifts may be made to the family in care of the Hanson Walbridge & Shea funeral Home, 213 W. Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. A time to celebrate Randy's life will be held on Tuesday May 19 from 3-8 pm at the VFW Post 1332 on North Street