William  Hillier

Obituary of William Hillier

William Frederick Hillier Corner Brook, NL 1922 - 2009 Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness, William Frederick Hillier, at the age of 86. Leaving to mourn with sadness and many happy memories, his wife of nearly 59 years, Rosalie, and his four children, Derek (Christine) of Gander, Keith (Maxine) of Pasadena, Clyde (Brenda) of St. John’s, and Bernice (Wayne Ash) of Corner Brook. Also, seven wonderful grandchildren, Jason (Lori) of Toronto, Chad (Kerri Ann) of Lower Sackville, NS, Brent of Fort McMurray, Michael (Sara) of St. Mary’s, ON, Jennifer of Pasadena, Jeffrey of St. John’s, and Noah of Corner Brook, as well as great-granddaughter, Kennedy, and great-grandson, Atticus. Also left to mourn are sister Mae Bennett (Port au Bras), and sisters-in-law, Doris (Fred Pittman), Sheila (David Crocker), Effie Hillier, and brothers-in-law, Gerald Hillier (Millie) and Norman Hillier (Ruby), and special friends Gilbert and Melvina Lushman. Predeceased by his parents, Josiah (1936) and Beatrice (1967), and by his brother, Albert (2007). A celebration of William’s life will be held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Saturday, August 29th, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Derek Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Fillatre’s Funeral Home on St. Mark’s Avenue on Friday, August 28th, from 7-9 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
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