Gilmer was awarded the Greek Red Cross medal in 1937, and the Coronation Medal in 1953. Family On 3 July 1907, at St Paul's Church, Thorndon, Wellington, she married Knox Gilmer (1879–1921); they had two daughters. They lived at Te Marua, Upper Hutt. Death Gilmer died at Wellington on 29 February 1960, less than a month before her 80th birthday. References External links Photos of the three female candidates in the 1880 births 1960 deaths New Zealand Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire New Zealand activists New Zealand women activists People from Wellington City New Zealand social workers New Zealand humanitarians Women humanitarians Wellington City Councillors Wellington Hospital Board members New Zealand horticulturists Women horticulturists and gardeners Unsuccessful candidates in the 1938 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1935 New Zealand general election 20th-century women scientists Children of prime ministers of New Zealand Seddon family