Obituary of Lillian Mae Olsen

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, who left us on March 21, 2025, to enter into the gates of heaven. 

Lillian Mae (Heck) Olsen, 83 of Bloomville, NY born on April 24th, 1941 in Oneonta NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength. She worked at SKCS for 40+ years, retiring in 2024. SKCS was a second family to her. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, thrifting, and spending time with her family. She truly felt blessed in many ways throughout her 83 years of life. 

Lillian was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Eva Heck, daughter Camie Jo Latta (Ted), grandson Jeremy M. Burdick, and siblings, Charles Jr. (Betty) Heck, Robert (Marion) Heck, Josephine (Mike) Mongillo, Wayne (Margo) Heck, and Mildred (Ralph) Babcock.

Lillian was the “baby” of her family. She leaves behind daughters; Christine (Scott) Brown, Constance (Keith) McLean, and Colleen (Michael) Alexander. Grandchildren Arthur (Shauna) Choate Jr., Phillip West, Jessica (Jaime) West, Matthew Olsen, Kaitlyn (Max) Turovtsev, Tyler (Lacey) Latta, Keith McLean Jr., Amber Eve Alexander, Lance Alexander, and Luke Brown. Great Grandchildren Jeremy, Alayna, Annaleise, Keylanah, Maile, Ripley, Maverick, Freya Lilliana, Nikolai, Silvia, and Grayson. Along with many wonderful nieces and nephews, inlaws, colleagues, students, and friends. 

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the people who assisted in making it possible for Lil to remain comfortable in her home in her final days. Her granddaughter Amber Eve, caregivers Victoria Watson, Samantha Roupp, Brenda Czaja, and Helios Care provided excellent care and companionship at the end of her life. 

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Friday March 28, 2025 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford 12167. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday March 29, 2025 at the Bloomville United Methodist Church, 35 Church Street, Bloomville 13739, burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Bloomville. Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life following the service at the Bloomville Fire Department, 243 Scotch Hill Rd, Bloomville 13739. 

A scholarship in Lillian’s memory will be established at SKCS. To make contributions please view the link that will be posted at a later date. 

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Lillian's family. 

To watch a recording of Lillian's service follow the link below

LILLIAN OLSEN FUNERAL SERVICE