Carolyn Willmer

Published on 04/01/2024

WILLMER Carolyn Margaret Jennifer Willmer, known as Jennifer, died peacefully at The Garth Care Home in Kington, Herefordshire, on December 4th, age 86. Jennifer was born in Bradford to Margaret and George Swain on October 30th, 1937. She was married to Peter L. Willmer for over 50 years until his death in 2012 and was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Although she moved to the USA in 1967 and lived there for 34 years, she always considered England her home. Jennifer was passionate about classical music, and studied and taught piano for many years. Her most beloved and influential teacher and friend was James Tannenbaum at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Teaching piano was Jennifer's calling, and she shared her love of music with beginners of all ages for four decades. She was an outstanding piano teacher in the USA, and Kington. Students and parents remarked on her professionalism, patience, gentle and encouraging manner, and focus on music theory, music history, and piano technique. Students gained a lifelong love of music from their time with Jennifer. Jennifer's elder brother Brian died previously. She is survived by her two children, John and Carolyn Willmer. A Celebration of Life for this beloved wife, mother, and extraordinary piano teacher will be held at the Hereford Crematorium on January 31st, 2024, at 12:15 pm. The reception will be at the Burton Hotel in Kington at 1:45 pm. All are welcome at the celebration and reception. Please make any charitable donations to Parkinsons UK.

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