Anna Philemena Hillier
Born: December 18th, 1922
Passed on: July 20th, 2008
85, New Waterford It is with great sadness that we announce Anna (Van Hove) Hillier passed away peacefully Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born Dec. 18, 1922, in Antwerp, Belgium, Anna was the daughter of the late Mathilda (Sleeckx) and Henri Van Hove. She married the late Walter Hillier in Belgium on Jan. 11, 1946. Anna was a loyal member of All Saints Anglican Church. A true lady, she enjoyed life, especially her family, her grandchildren, summers in Mira, her friends and her many adventures with her war bride friends. Anna is survived by her daughter, Lillian (Colin) Donovan; daughter-in-law, Margie (MacIntyre) Hillier; grandchildren, Shawn (Klaire), Ryan (Eva), Conal (Aimee), Leeannem, Gillian, Matthew; and great-grandchild, Cullan; numerous Canadian nieces and nephews and Belgiumm nephews, Henri Van Hove and Thion Eeckels. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Walter, her son, Harry, brothers, Victor and Alfons, sisters, Rosalie, Lean and Margarite. Visitation for Anna will take place Tuesday, July 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at McLellan Brotheres Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. A funeral service to celebrate Anna’s life will be held Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. in All Saints Church with Rev. Stacey LeMoine officiating. Burial will be held in the parish cemetery with a luncheon to follow in the church hall, all are invited. A sincere thank you for the help and kindness given to Anna is extended to the VON, Dr. Farrell and the staff of the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Donations in Anna’s memory may be made to All Saints Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.
