Maxine was born on October 2, 1944 in New York City to the late Ira and Tobi (Novis) Krauss. After graduating from high school, she attended Bronx Community College, which is where she met her husband. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Baruch College in New York City. Maxine always wanted to have children and was blessed with three boys, James, Robert and Richard. She loved fashion and was a Buyer at B. Altman’s during her early career. She and her husband moved their family to South Windsor, CT in 1980. Maxine worked for G. Fox and then later in life she was an Accounts Payable Clerk for the Town of Brookfield when she retired.
Maxine was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed travelling with her husband to Kennebunkport, ME for vacation and had fun trips to Las Vegas. She liked visiting friends, reading books, solving crossword puzzles, collecting teddy bears and watching her favorite TV shows on PBS. And she absolutely loved to shop. Maxine was always dressed in her best at any time of day.
Most of all, Maxine loved spending time with her family and attending the many family celebrations and gatherings that occurred. She especially adored her granddaughters, Ashley, Carissa and Melody. One of her favorite activities was blowing bubbles with Melody. And Maxine looked forward to the weekly Friday pizza nights with Ashley and Carissa where she delighted in hearing them share their latest adventures.
In addition to her loving husband Vincent, she is survived by her sons James Hilliard and his companion Kerry Hurley; Robert Hilliard and his wife Courtney; Richard Hilliard and his wife Maryam; her granddaughters, Ashley, Carissa and Melody; and her sister Joanne Krauss. She also leaves nieces and nephews and dear extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1pm at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457. Family and friends will meet directly at the cemetery
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