Community Leader
Distinguished Fellow – Honorary Diploma
Lillian Wherry was born in Hamilton on Nov 1, 1920 and died Feb 1, 2025 at 104 years old. She grew up during the Great Depression which prevented her from pursuing a post-secondary education. She attended a technical school then worked in a bakery. At the age of 22, she married Robert Wherry. They both knew what it was like during hard times and were always ready to help others when they saw a need. They were devout Christians and active volunteers in many organizations their entire lives.
Robert was a welder, and he was proud of his welding skills and the important projects he had worked on. After he died in 2009, Lillian created a scholarship at Mohawk aimed at supporting students learning the welding trade. She also supported the new welding lab at the Marshall School. In 2017, Lillian was presented the Senior Citizen of the Year award by the mayor of Hamilton in recognition of her lifelong commitment to volunteering and supporting others in the community.
