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Of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on June 12, 1945, a daughter of the late William and Florence [Russell] Kilgour.
Mrs. Vinson was a graduate to Niagara Wheatfield High School and was employed at Marsh's General Store and with her family business, Vinson Racing for many years.
She enjoyed racing, gardening and fishing.
Mrs. Vinson is survived by her husband of 62 years Ralph J. Vinson, Jr., her children Rich (Kari) Vinson and Patty (Keith) Zittel, four grandchildren Jennifer (Corey) Vinson, Tyler (Morgan) Vinson, Stephanie Blake and Emily Phillips, three great grandchildren, three sisters Kathy Holmes, Candy Schecter and Rosemary VanTessel, also many nieces and nephews.
She was the grandmother of the late Shawn Stoneham and sister of the Barbie, Richard and John Kilgour.
Private funeral services were held at the wishes of her family.
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