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Albert Wilhelmson, formerly longtime resident of Killingworth, passed away peacefully Jan. 13 at St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven after a brief illness. Albert was born in Jamaica, New York, on May 13, 1928, son of the late Arne A. Wilhelmson and Anna Turunen Wilhelmson. He is survived by his loving sister Dorothy Engstrom and her husband Don of Cave Creek, Arizona; a niece; three nephews; and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Betty Schultz of New York.

Albert proudly served his country in the US Army from 1946 to 1948 during the Korean occupation after World War II; he was in the 20th Infantry Regiment attached to the 6th Division. He worked for the Town of Killingworth for many years at the Transfer station and lived at Jensen Park.

Albert enjoyed building model airplanes and reading books on aviation. One of the greatest thrills of his life was an invitation from a pilot friend to Westover Air Force base and the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a C-5 Galaxy, one of the largest aircraft in the world.

The family would like to thank the staff at Apple Rehab in Guilford for their many years of loving care.

Burial services with Military Honors will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements in the care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.