Carl D. Hill

NEW LONDON -- Carl D. Hill, 83, died Sept 6, 2010, at the Clough Center Nursing Home after a courageous battle with diabetes and congestive heart failure. He was a resident there from 2005 to 2010.

He was born in Waterboro, Maine, July 26, 1927, and was a graduate of Waterboro High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

He received his bachelor of science degree in physical education from the University of Maine in Orono and master's degree in athletic administration from Boston University.

On Aug. 5, 1950, he married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Ann Hobbs, also of Waterboro. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.

In 1950, he started his teaching career at Leland and Gray High School, Townshend, Vt. He taught at New London High School and Kearsarge Regional High School from 1954 until his retirement in 1989. Over the years he taught physical education, was the athletic director, and coach and mentor to many students.

IN HIS LIFE: Carl was considered one of the premier coaches in New Hampshire during his 34 successful years. He coached high school soccer, basketball, and baseball, winning two state championships in soccer, one in basketball, and one in baseball. He was inducted into the NHIAA Coaches' Hall of Fame, Class of 2005, for his service to athletes of New Hampshire. He served many years on the NHIAA soccer committee and was instrumental in the formation of the Lions' Cup Soccer Game. The gymnasium at Kearsarge Regional High School was dedicated in honor of his devotion to athletics at the school.

Carl was a Mason for 58 years, his latest membership being at King Solomon's Lodge No. 14 in Elkins.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillian Hill of Waterboro, Maine. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hill; his three children, Robert and Sharon Hill, Heidi Hill Tobin and Richard Toohey, Richard and Mary Frances Hill; and grandchildren Alex and Abby.

SERVICES: Visiting hours are Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Chadwick Funeral Home , 235 Main St., New London, with a Masonic service at 6:45 p.m. A church service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of New London, and a graveside service is planned for Monday in Waterboro, Maine. All family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Donations may be made to the Carl Hill Scholarship, c/o Kearsarge Regional High School, Attn: Betsy Anderson, North Sutton 03260.

Funeral arrangements are being handled jointly by Hobbs Funeral Home of South Portland, Maine, and Chadwick Funeral Home of New London.