Gerald HILL

GERALD LAWRENCE HILL July 4, 1928 - March 9, 2022 With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of our beloved Gerry, peacefully at home, in his 94th year. He was a kind, loving husband to Joan (nee Sharpless) for over 69 years, and dear father to Richard Cameron Hill (Rick) and his wife Laurie of Brighton, Ontario, and Dr. Julie Vaughan Hill of Toronto. Proud Grandfather of George (Heather) of Warkworth, Edward (aka Ted) of Brighton, and Arthur (Sharilyn) of Kingston; and of his great-granddaughters Esme and Adelaide. Gerry was born and raised in Toronto, the son of Dr. Lawrence Hill and Gwenne Cameron Hill, and younger brother to Dr. Cameron Hill of Alberta. He attended University of Toronto Schools (UTS), class of '45. Entering for Grade 7, he was one of the youngest scholarship recipients, the only boy on stage still in short pants. He then attended Victoria College U of T for a degree in Maths and Physics. He played football for Vic. He also played bridge - a lot of bridge! - and continued playing duplicate bridge until nearly age 90. He worked at Canadian General Electric for a few years, then returned to OCE for his teaching degree. Hired by the Scarborough Board of Education to teach Math at Agincourt C.I., after 5 years he moved to the newly opened Sir John A. Macdonald C.I. as the Head of Mathematics for 25 years until his retirement in 1988. Gerry loved golf, summers in Muskoka at "Aftermath", March in St. Maarten, and their many overseas trips. His family have said their goodbyes, and cremation has taken place. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to The Scott Mission or the Toronto Humane Society.