Obituary of Madeline Tilton

Catherine Madeline (Thomas) Tilton November 12, 1928-April 28, 2023 (94) Madeline, known to many as Mad, passed away at the age of 94 on April 28, 2023. She passed away along the Jersey Coast where she always found refuge, after moving to Wildwood Crest with her “hunky” husband, Harold Franklin Tilton and their five children. Having graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, Madeline wore many hats professionally, but her late in life work at Lenox Warehouse took the spotlight. Madeline and Harold moved around many mes during their 63 year marriage, living in mulple places from Circle Bay Yacht Club, FL to North Wildwood, NJ. Over the last decade, she enjoyed her life overlooking the inlet, listening to concerts, watching beachgoers, and most important to her, walking her great-grandchildren around the neighborhood. Madeline was known for her vibrant stories, her endless searches for lost items located right in front of her, and her love for game nights including Michigan Rummy with her grandchildren with costumes and pretzel rod cigars. Madeline was preceded in death by her husband, Harold and son, Harold. Madeline is survived by her children Marianne (Bill) Hutchinson, Jacqueline (Jerry) Stauffer, Thomas (Joyce) Tilton, and Edward (Pay) Tilton; her 7 grandchildren Justin (Naomi) Tilton, Regan Tilton, Michael (Rachel) Hutchinson, Kari (Chris) Edwards, Clare (Dave) George, Tarin (Bryan) Summy, Molly (Travis) Adams; and her nine great-grandchildren, Audrey, Ethan, Eloise, Abigail, Anna, Phillip, James, Jack, and Finn. Visitation will be held at Ingersoll Greenwood Funeral Home in North Wildwood on Wednesday, May 3rd, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM; the funeral will follow shortly there after. Following the visitation and funeral service, there will be an interment at Veterans Cemetery, CMCH, NJ. Condolences at ingersollgreenwoodfh.com