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HOWARD HILL Obituary

HILL, Howard L. 89 years old, passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 30, 2018. Born and raised in Silverton, Colorado and longtime resident of West Roxbury. He is predeceased by his 6 siblings and his beloved wife of 60 years, Jean F. Hill. Howard was a Navy veteran, active during the Korean War, serving on the USS Shangri-La and the USS Bairoko. Retired math teacher at Needham High School. Survived by his children: Margaret Maider of Shrewsbury, Howard and Lisa Hill of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Jean and Douglas Burks of Norfolk, and Nancy and Steven Goldblatt of West Roxbury. Cherished grandfather of Caroline, Alexandra, Emma, Jake, Jessica, Jenna, and Aidan. Relatives and friends invited to attend the funeral service at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury on Saturday July 7, 2018 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, c/o Advancement, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 2 to Jul. 5, 2018.

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May 21, 2019

I actually didn't see this until now. I had already moved to Maine, and if I knew surely would have paid my respects. He was a wonderful man, I had him as my math teacher for 3 out of my 4 years. He really helped me, and I just wanted to let the family know how much it meant

John Gullotti (Goodwin Jr.)

Lynnie Hughes-Berger

July 7, 2018

Sending lots of love and prayers to the Hill Family. I was blessed to know Mr. Hill in highschool and was fortunate enough to have spent time in his home, hanging around with his daughter and occasionally catching rides home from school with both of them. He was a bright light and I am thinking of all of you in this difficult time. Much love, Lynnie Hughes Berger

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