Hiltz, Ida May – age 89 years of Bridgewater, formerly of the Forties, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Ryan Hall Shannex in Bridgewater on August 15, 2014. Born in Fraxville on May 15, 1925; she was the daughter of the late Austin & May (Barkhouse) Bezanson. Left with fond and loving memories are her son Darrell Jones of Bridgewater; daughter Penny Dupuis (Brian) of Coldbrook; brothers Maurice of Morden Mountain, Merlin of Bridgewater and Morley (Jeannie) of Fraxville; sister Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson of Chester Basin; great granddaughters Cherise Dupuis and Catherine Dupuis; great-great-grandson Jaxon Eavis; and special nephew Danny Hiltz. Predeceased by her husband Minard Hiltz in 2009; brothers Donald and Allistor; sister Leone Bennett. Ida was a member of the Forties Community Center, The Golden Age Club and St. Augustine of Hippo Anglican Church. She loved to make homemade donuts for her family and friends, and her door was always open and everyone was welcome. In keeping with Ida’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there was visitation on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 7-9pm at the Forties Community Center, 1787 Forties Road. Memorial Service was held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11am at the St. Augustine of Hippo Anglican Church, Forties with Rev. Judi Phillips officiating. Burial took place in the Church Cemetery. Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ida, may be made to the St. Augustine of Hippo Anglican Church or the St. Augustine Cemetery. Special thank you to niece Vicky and her daughters especially over the last year for their continued support for Ida. Also, thank you to Management and Staff of Ryan Hall Shannex in Bridgewater for their exceptional care. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, New Ross Chapel (689-2961).