Hiltz (Graham) (Desmond), Phyllis Mae - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Phyllis Mae Hiltz, age 98, at the Dartmouth General Hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born in Fox River, Cumberland County in 1916, she was the daughter of the late John and Dora (Yorke) Graham. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend; a lady of great faith. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be forever missed. She is survived by daughter, Marlane “Molly” Hiltz; son, John (Peggy Guerin) Hiltz; grandsons, Trevor Stronge, Derek (Jennifer) Desmond; granddaughter, Michelle (Cory) Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Jamie, Josh, and Brianna Desmond, and Kyleigh Mitchell; nephew, Dr. Earl (June) Baker and family; chosen family, Christine "Pebbles" Robinson, Judy Boucher, Tammy Baker, Michaela, Daniella, Joyce and Lucas Esmail. She was predeceased by husband, Cleniff “Ken” Hiltz; son, Vernon Desmond; daughters-in-law, Brenda Desmond and Annie Hiltz; sisters, Kathleen “Kay” Baker, Georgina Atkinson and Vera Kitchens. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2PM at Lake Echo Fellowship Baptist Church, 17 Peter Court, Mineville, Pastor Frank Kohler officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Interment in Grace United Cemetery in Port Greville at a later date. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, Grace United Church, Port Greville, or to Lake Echo Fellowship Baptist Church. Online condolences at: www.smithsfuneralhome.com