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Russell Hills Obituary

HILLS, Russell M., Sr. Of Weston, formerly of Waltham, October 19, 2008. Husband of Virginia (Biggi) Hills. Father of Joanne C. "Jody" Hills of Waltham, Linda H. Brown & her husband, Stanley A., Ginger Lopez and her husband, John A., all of Acton, and Russell M. "Rusty" Hills, Jr., and his wife, Randy, of Wayland. Brother of the late Mabel E. Hills, Doris L. Swanton, and Frank H. Hills. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours for Russ will be held on Sunday, October 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main St. (Rte. 20), WALTHAM followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 4 p.m. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. For complete obituary, guest book and directions please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Teri & Clarence Nowlan

November 1, 2008

Our deepest condolences go out to Ginnie and family. I have many fond & "Happy" memories of Rus. He was always my pick me up when I was down. Rest in peace Rus and don't give them a hard time up there!
May you rest in the hands of God.

Paul G. Erbe

October 29, 2008

To the Hills Family:

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Russ. He was my father's classmate at WHS and I was at Plympton with his kids. He will be missed by many of us in Waltham.

Sincerely,
Paul G. Erbe (known as "Gus"

Terri (Shepard) LaRoche

October 27, 2008

I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. I have many wonderful memories of time spent with your family when I was young. I hope that your many wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time.

David & Priscilla Booth

October 26, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. I'm sure he will be sorely missed.

Stephen_ Jean Leger_Bunting

October 26, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my father last month. I feel your pain.

Donald Ellie. Foss

October 24, 2008

May love surround at this difficult time .

Helen & Alden Wentworth

October 24, 2008

Condolences to The Hills family. Russell, father of my best childhood friend, was like a second dad to me (crazy, but wonderful). We have many fond memories.

Jim Seymour Ben Moore Rep {Retired}

October 22, 2008

My sympathy to the Hills Family. I got to know Russ and Family back in 1974 when I filled in for Joe Doherty { Ben Moore Rep} who was recuperating that summer. Russ was a most unforgettable person !!!

Jennifer Taylor Landry

October 21, 2008

i will never forget the many fun times shared at many "family" gatherings.you always brought a special energy to the party. You may be gone but will never be forgotten as you made quite a statement in your life and with your presence Memories already are surfacing bringing wonderful thoughts to the mind. rest in peace ,you are in my thoughts and prayers

Richard Bentley

October 21, 2008

It was a honor to know Mr Hills, I enjoyed talking and joking with him over the years i knew him My thoughts and prayers are with the family

Susan Lombardo-Singler

October 21, 2008

My condelences to the entire Hills Family. I knew the family from growing up in Christ Church. A very special family, a very special person. He will be missed.
The Campbell-Lombardo Family

Bill and Mary Anne Durkee

October 21, 2008

Customer Service? Since 1965 when we bought our first home and Mary Anne went to see Russ for advice we have continued to buy our quality paint and receive superb advice from Nickerson and Hills. I thought for awhile she had joined a social club as she was especially vivant whenever she returned from a visit there. Thanks Russ for the lifetime of service and memories.

Margaret Duran

October 21, 2008

I knew Russell 10yrs ago as an employee of Northeastern Wp...He would bring pictures of his dogs and horses and all his humor and fun whenever he came in to pick up his order...I think of him fondly and I am so happy I got to know him. My condolences Rusty and will never forget him.

Lenny Scafidi

October 21, 2008

My condolences go out to the Hills Family. I was a customer of his store and he treated me as well as all of his other customers like family. I am sure "Rusty" is following in his fathers footsteps. May God bless him and may he rest in peace.

James / Tim Foss

October 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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