WORCESTER – Tawny A. (McLeod) Hilton, 66, of Worcester, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family. 

She leaves a son, David McLeod Hilton and his wife Caitlin Mary Downing of Worcester.  She also leaves her sister, Cynthia A. Jacobi and her husband Allen of Princeton, New Jersey; her nephew Christopher and her niece Alexis.  She was born in Wantagh, Long Island, New York, daughter of George and Patricia (Olszewski) McLeod.  She graduated from Anna Maria College and received her masters’ Degree from Anna Maria College.

Tawny was a licensed mental health counselor for the MA Department of Mental Health.  She enjoyed spending time with her son, David, as well as her dog, Diamond, and her bird, Peaches, around the house, gardening and other small house projects, taking trips to Greece, and devoting her time to work and helping improve the lives of the clients she loved to work with.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 13, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 551 Pleasant St, Worcester.  There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester.