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Edward Hills, Jr. Obituary
He was born in Middletown, son of the late Edward Hills, Sr. and Grace (Hill) Hills. Ed was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. He was a dairy farmer for most of his life on his farm in the Maromas section of Middletown. Ed loved spending time with his family, especially watching horse pulls with his sons and grandsons. He was a member of the Polish Club in Colchester and Set Back League for many years. Ed will be missed riding frequently around town in his 1990 Chevy truck with 350,000 miles.
Ed is survived by two daughters, Rose (Hills) McBrien and her husband Thomas of Portland, Ellen (Hills) Johnson and her husband Guy of Middletown; his son Edward Hills, III and his wife Andrea of Middletown; his loving siblings, William Hills, Dorothy Culver, Violet Jackson, Ruth Morin, Betty Dow and Charles Trowbridge; six grandchildren, James Johnson and his wife
Sheila, Stephen Johnson and his wife Robyn, Edward McBrien, Joseph Hills, Ronald Hills, Robert Hills; five great-grandchildren, Kyle Johnson, Kaitlyn Johnson, Juliana Hills, Parker Rose Johnson and Jayden Bowe. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Earl Hills and sister, Evelyn Manchant.
Graveside services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery, S. Main St., Middletown. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., PO Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Hills, Jr.
Jascots
July 7, 2013
We are very saddened about your loss. He will be missed by many.
Reg Patchell
June 27, 2013
So sorry to hear that Mr. Hills Jr. has passed away,I was in tge hospital for his services and unable to attend but please know that my thoughts & prayers are with him and all of his family during these times.
Maureen Saraka
June 21, 2013
Andi, Ed and family
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Pops. Our thoughts of sympathy are with you at this time of sadness. He was a great guy who always put a smile on your face and laughter in the air. He will always be remembered in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Maureen, Jim, Emily and Katie Saraka
Jack Sterry, Jr.
June 11, 2013
To the Hills, McBrien and Culver Families,
So very sorry to hear about Mr. Hills. He always brought a smile to your face. May our thoughts and prayers bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
My best always,
The Whipple Family
June 10, 2013
We were so sorry to just hear of the passing of Mr. Hills. We will miss seeing him at the pulls. Our thoughts are with each of you.
American Heart Association
June 9, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Ron and Bette Dow
June 9, 2013
Rosie, Snook, Cowboy,
We are so sorry that we could not be there with you. Know that we are thinking of you and your families. Ed will always be my big brother, and I will miss him terribly. He did so many things with me growing up...from teaching me how to drive to how to live and honest and fulfilling life. Rest in peace my brother,
Love,
Aunt Bette and Uncle Ron
Dianne & Steve Dykas
June 9, 2013
We sure will miss you Uncle Ed.
June 9, 2013
Rose, Snookie and Cowboy,
I so sorry to hear about Uncle Ed. He has deeply touched so many lives with wonderful memories to cherish. I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to see him when I was up there when he stopped at mom's house on his way by to play setback. I will miss him greatly. Love, Frank and Carolyn (Jackson) Dalton
Gloria Walden
June 9, 2013
Sorry to hear about uncle Ed. Aunt Charlotte sends her Sympathy too
Joe Sarcia
June 9, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Eileen Griffin-Hickman
June 7, 2013
Sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
scott patchell
June 6, 2013
god bless you
John Dill
June 6, 2013
Cowboy, Andy and Boys
We will miss your dad. Remember the good times of his life. My you all find comfort in knowing he rests from all his chores. Gods Blessing on your family, with deepest sympathy! John &Anna
Kathy Harris
June 6, 2013
Rose,Snook and Cowboy, so very sorry for your loss! I pray he found his way back to his beloved Sadi! I will miss you uncle Ed.....Katie.
Kelli Walden
June 6, 2013
Cowboy Andy and family I'm sorry to hear about uncle Ed our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time love you xo
Terry & Wendy O'Rourke
June 6, 2013
to the Hill family our thoughts and prayers are with you
June 6, 2013
Cowboy, Ellie and Rose,
We were saddened to hear about your Dad...he was quite a character! May your happy memories get you through the days ahead....
Dave and Jean Anderson
Irving Freimuth
June 6, 2013
Ed was a friend since elementary school at the old Hubbard School on Silver Street. When we lived on Training Hill Road, he would often stop by for a visit. My condolences to his family.
John and Barb Hammarlund
June 6, 2013
Cowboy, Andy and Family,
May the memories you hold dear help you through this difficult time. We will miss him.
June 6, 2013
Used to get behind Mr. Hills on his way to McDonalds to meet his buddies for coffee - always 30 mph on Randolph Road -
God bless
Val and Bob Otfinoski
June 6, 2013
Cowboy and Andi and family,
We were deeply saddened by the loss of your dad. We will miss Ed very much. He was a great guy!
Love,
Val and Bob Otfinoski
June 6, 2013
To Rosie, Snook, and Cowboy,
We will miss Uncle Ed a lot. The memories we have we will cherish always...some of my fondest times were just simple Sundays, in the kitchen with your mom and then your dad coming in from the barn. How her face would light up! Well I'm sure her face is lit up now. They are together again! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.
love,
Robin and Tony (Dow) Morales
dona stevens
June 5, 2013
Eddie and family. Your dad will be missed by many. He was a wonderful kind man. I am so sorry for your loss. He lived a happy life and loved the farm. Eddie you were his best friend. Dona stevens
Dawn Andrews
June 5, 2013
Dear Cowboy, Andy, Rob and Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love the Andrews Family
June 5, 2013
OUR CONDOLENCES TO ED AND FAMILY
JOHN,SANDY,AND BRAYDEN
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