Edward Hills obituary: Edward Hills's Obituary, Albany
In Memory Of
Edward H. Hills
1931 - 2019
In Memory Of
Edward H. Hills
1931 - 2019
MENANDS - Edward H. Hills, 88, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1931 and was the son of the late George "Pappa" Hills and Constance "Nanny" Iddings. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He was the Director at NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Workshops in Albany and Executive Director at Skills Unlimited in Oakdale, NY. Ed shared the love for cars and camping with his wife and children. He encouraged education and faith and enjoyed history, philosophy, writing and classical music. He was a Christian Scientist.
Ed is survived by his five children, Cheryl (William) Patterson, Heidi (John) Hills-Hatton, Robin (Charlie) Hills, Jonathan (Laurette) Hills and Tracey Hills; his grandchildren, Wallace (Sarah) Patterson and Meghan Hatton; his great granddaughter, Rose Patterson. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Beverly A. (Barron) Hills.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1931 and was the son of the late George "Pappa" Hills and Constance "Nanny" Iddings. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He was the Director at NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Workshops in Albany and Executive Director at Skills Unlimited in Oakdale, NY. Ed shared the love for cars and camping with his wife and children. He encouraged education and faith and enjoyed history, philosophy, writing and classical music. He was a Christian Scientist.
Ed is survived by his five children, Cheryl (William) Patterson, Heidi (John) Hills-Hatton, Robin (Charlie) Hills, Jonathan (Laurette) Hills and Tracey Hills; his grandchildren, Wallace (Sarah) Patterson and Meghan Hatton; his great granddaughter, Rose Patterson. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Beverly A. (Barron) Hills.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
MENANDS - Edward H. Hills, 88, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1931 and was the son of the late George "Pappa" Hills and Constance "Nanny" Iddings. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He was the Director at NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Workshops in Albany and Executive Director at Skills Unlimited in Oakdale, NY. Ed shared the love for cars and camping with his wife and children. He encouraged education and faith and enjoyed history, philosophy, writing and classical music. He was a Christian Scientist.
Ed is survived by his five children, Cheryl (William) Patterson, Heidi (John) Hills-Hatton, Robin (Charlie) Hills, Jonathan (Laurette) Hills and Tracey Hills; his grandchildren, Wallace (Sarah) Patterson and Meghan Hatton; his great granddaughter, Rose Patterson. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Beverly A. (Barron) Hills.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1931 and was the son of the late George "Pappa" Hills and Constance "Nanny" Iddings. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He was the Director at NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Workshops in Albany and Executive Director at Skills Unlimited in Oakdale, NY. Ed shared the love for cars and camping with his wife and children. He encouraged education and faith and enjoyed history, philosophy, writing and classical music. He was a Christian Scientist.
Ed is survived by his five children, Cheryl (William) Patterson, Heidi (John) Hills-Hatton, Robin (Charlie) Hills, Jonathan (Laurette) Hills and Tracey Hills; his grandchildren, Wallace (Sarah) Patterson and Meghan Hatton; his great granddaughter, Rose Patterson. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Beverly A. (Barron) Hills.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, September 13, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner RD
Colonie, NY 12205
Directions & Map
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family