Suite 5, 600 North Highway 27
William Fred Hills, Sr., age 74, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 from Esophageal Cancer at Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont. Bill was born in Belfast, Maine to Verla Harriman Hills & Harry Horace Hills on November 13th, 1948.
He is survived by his wife Vivian Newell Hills of 48 years, their daughter, Kimberly Hills (Dwaine) Cole, her son Logan Ryan York, their son, Matthew David (Jordan) Hills, his daughter River Elizabeth Hills, Bill’s daughter Tamara Lee Hills, her daughters: Laura (Michael) Harvey, their children, Sarah St. Germain, her children, son Jeffrey Hills, his children, son Eric (Dana) Hills, their children. Bill leaves behind sisters: Verlesta Wellman and Martha, brothers: Leslie, Maurice, Daniel and Adam. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers: Elisha, James and Harry, as well as his wonderful young son William Hills, Jr.
Bill worked as a draftsman then a designer for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut for over 8 years then Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine for over 35 years. His training was 6 months with no college degree of which he was proud to tell. Three houses were built in Maine by Bill & his family.
Bill retired to Florida 13 years ago with his wife, their children & grandchildren. He was loved by many, will be missed by all. There will be a Celebration of Life at his home for family & friends TBA. He was known to state on many occasions “Another Day In Paradise” which he surely is in now.
Steve House says
Rest In Piece my old friend, you will be missed by many.
Viv says
Steve, Bill spoke of you many times through the years, thank you ❤ Vivian
Paul Gardner says
Vivian you and your family have my sincere sympathy. Hugs
Vivian says
Paul, thank you so much ❤ Vivian
Beth Larrabee says
So much love to you Viv, and the family. Bill will be sorely missed. He was such a wonderful man.
Vivian says
Beth, thank you so much ❤ Vivian
Kathleen Osborne says
Our hearts go out to Vivian and family on the loss of Bill a wonderful husband and father, his Sister in-laws and family’s are glad for all the years of caring and support and fun family vacations spent together, we will miss you dearly, Love Kathy, Kaileigh&Kyle 🦋🌴
Viv says
Kathy, Kaileigh & Kyle, we have some wonderful memories to cherish. Bill has joined Cliff and our other dear loved ones ❤ Love and thanks to you all! Viv
Sherry says
For Vivian and family, when I saw this many months ago, it resonated so deeply, I had to share with you all.
Bill was a kind, patient man. He is still a kind and patient soul.
This poem is written by Donna Ashworth.
But, still, I remain so, so…..
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
When I say “sorry for your loss” it may sound perfunctory, trite even
but what I mean is
I am sorry
that you wake in the night gasping for breath, heart racing in agony.
I am sorry
that you will know a lifetime of what ifs and could have beens.
I am sorry that you ache for one more minute with your love, knowing it can never be.
When I say sorry for your loss please know my soul is reaching out to yours in understanding and trying very hard to take away just one little ounce of your pain.
Donna Ashworth ‘LOSS’
Vivian says
Sherry, thank you, the poem was very meaningful… I think Alan and Bill are out in the “Silver Spray” running a race without us, they had so much fun that day!❤
Ruth Nettleton says
Hi Vivian best wishes to you and the family , at least Bills resting in peace and will be missed take care hope to see everyone in near future love you Ruth
Viv says
Thank you Ruth Ann! Let me know when we can get together ❤
Jerry Ward says
So sorry for your loss Bill was a good friend and classmate he will be missed by many
Viv says
Thank you Jerry! ❤ Vivian
LouAnn Ruggieri says
Our hearts and prayers go out to Vivian and her family. We had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Bill. He truly was a kind and caring person. LouAnn and Fazela
Ruth and Bradley Baker says
Virginia and family – Bradley and I just heard about Bills passing and wanted to express our sympathy. He was always waving hello when I saw him walking to his car and of course prior to COVID and his illness we would see him at HOA meetings. He will live in in the acts of goodness he performed and in the hearts of those who truly cherish his memory . May the god of peace send peace to all who mourn. From Ruth and Bradley Baker