Michelle L. Bilik

Michelle L. Bilik, 44, resident of Milford, NH died on December 7, 2013 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Covina, CA on August 23, 1969, a daughter of Peter M. Gerrits of Covina, CA and the late Carolyn M. (Tesoriero) Gerrits. Michelle was raised and educated in Covina and made her home in Milford for the past 11 years and formerly lived in Nashua for several years. Michelle was an active communicant of Saint Patrick’s Church, Milford where she taught religious education for many years. She volunteered teaching step-aerobic classes for the Merrimack YMCA and at Gold’s Gym. Michelle’s life was centered around her family, raising and nurturing her five children brought her the greatest joy. She was a loving wife and could often be found working in the yard and decorating their home. She was predeceased by her step-mother, Donna (St. Charles) Gerrits. In addition to her father, family members include her husband of 24 years, Scott E. Bilik of Milford; two daughters, Claire M. Bilik and Abigail R. Bilik; three sons, twins, Michael P. and Daniel S. and her youngest, Timothy J. Bilik, all of Milford; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gina and Jim Chinni of Noblesville, IN; Maria and David McIntyre of Bluffton, SC; a step-sister, Kathleen Crowley of Denver, CO; two step-brothers, Kevin Crowley of Victorville, CA and Michael Crowley of Dakota Dunes, SD; many nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be held on January 11th at 10:00 am in Saint Patrick’s Church, 34 Amherst Street, Milford. Burial will be in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Amherst, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Share Outreach, Inc., 1 Columbus Avenue, Milford, NH 03055.