Bill Hillier
Passed on: October 25th, 2008
76, Sydney It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, William David ‘Bill’ Hillier, 76, of Sydney, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at home. Born in Sydney, Bill was the son of the late Archibald and Mary (Coffey) Hillier. Bill retired from Sydney Steel in 1989 after 24 years and prior to this he was well known for his coal delivery service. He had a passion for playing the guitar and singing at many a Christmas party. A loving caring person whose family was his greatest joy, he was a kind and gentle man loved by all who knew him especially his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, the former Mary ‘Mamie’ Sullivan and by his children, Bill (Kelly), Pennfield, N.B., Nadine (Ralph Erickson), Iona, Allan (Raylene), Sydney, and Tracey (Jamie), Sydney. Also surviving are grandchildren, Tana, David, Brittany, Allison, Tyler, Jordan, Larissa, Nicole, Trevor and great-grandchildren, Brandon, Tristan, Aiden and Andrew. Bill is also survived by brother, Ernest (Aggie) and sister, Theresa (Frankie), both of Sydney; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Viola. Visitation for Mr. Bill Hillier will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., Sydney with funeral service to be celebrated Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com or twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you slip away, and although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to show us, that he only takes the best.
