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Hilda Hiltz Obituary
Hilda was born in West Stewartstown March 19, 1944, the daughter of Benjamin Ralph and Blanche (Leigh) Danforth. She was raised in West Stewartstown and Colebrook and was a graduate of Colebrook Academy and Plymouth State College. Hilda began her teaching career at Lin-Wood High School and, shortly after, married Donald Frederick Hiltz and moved to Gilmanton where she taught upper grades at Barnstead Elementary school. Years later they resided in Farmington and Middleton and Hilda retired from Farmington High School in 2005 after 26 years of service to the Farmington school district. Upon retirement Hilda and Donald moved to Epsom.
Hilda loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved to travel; visiting National Parks, the ocean, lighthouses and many other historic sites and natural wonders. In her spare time, Hilda enjoyed scrapbooking and sewing.
Hilda is survived by her husband of 43 years, Donald Hiltz; her son, Allen Hiltz and his wife, Erin, of Tewksbury, Mass.; her daughter, Ruthanne Gutowski and her husband, Jeffrey, of New Hampton, N.Y.; grandchildren Ryan Paris, Emma Hiltz, Erik Gutowski and Owen Hiltz; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, January 28, at 11:30 a.m., at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Hilda's memory may be made to CRVNA Hospice, The Slusser Center, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 or online at www.crvna.org
The Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Boscawen office, is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial please go to www.csnh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hilda Hiltz
February 5, 2013
Donald and family - We are so saddened to hear of another death in the Hiltz Family. George and I always enjoyed seeing you and Hilda on Old Home Day in Gilmanton. Margaret Roberts
E. Ridley - Tripp
January 30, 2013
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Hiltz I loved her smiling face everyday at school...she will be missed and always remembered for all the lives she touched in her life... always remembered never forgotten...RIP. Mrs Hiltz <3
Regina Hall-Davis
January 29, 2013
Hiltz family you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time of yours. I have been honored to know Mrs Hiltz through school and my dad working with you Mr Hiltz. She was a lovely lady everyone is greater for having known her. Thanks for the memories.
Darlene Lemire
January 29, 2013
God Speed and thank you for just being you Hilda. You always made me smile
January 29, 2013
God Bless you Hilda. and God Blessed us by having know such a wonderful woman
Cathy Dix-Herndon
January 28, 2013
I truly enjoyed the years I worked with Hilda at FHS. She was a devoted educator and I learned about patience working with her. I am so sorry for your loss and ours.
Ruth Ellen Vaughn
January 28, 2013
Mrs. Hiltz was a colleague, a mentor, a lady, and a friend. Her gentle, caring presence made us all so much richer. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and with the community who will greatly miss her.
nellie collins
January 28, 2013
Donald,Allan, and Ruthanne
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many good memories of Hilda.It was a delight to have her in our lives. Our love to you all.
Fred, Donna, and Nellie
Zach Laegel
January 28, 2013
One of my favorite teachers. You will be missed!
Mike and Candy Lee
January 28, 2013
Don, Allen and Ruthanne,
Hilda's spirit influenced so many. Her gentle demenour and passion for providing avenues for her students successes are just a tip of the legacy Hilda beholds. Respected by all, we will hold you in our hearts as we celebrate your life. May god bless you and your family.
james spaulding
January 27, 2013
As a student Mrs. Hiltz was a big part making math my biggest strong point in my life and will be deeply missed. Thank you for all your support. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Jennifer & George
January 27, 2013
To Ruthanne, Allen, Donald and Families,
Hilda touched many lives in significant ways. Her heart of gold, kindness and far reaching arms touched many. I will always remember our quiet late night chats. I know she is watching over all of us from above making sure we are ok during this difficult time. We will hold her close in our hearts and minds as she continues to help us in our lives.
Kathy Tetreault
January 27, 2013
Mrs. Hiltz, one of the kindest ladies I've had the pleasure to know. Sadly the news of her passing has come too soon. The tributes written here by friends, family, former students, colleagues and all who knew her, speaks volumes of how much she meant as a mother, friend, colleague and teacher to many she met along the way. If only the rest of us could live up to her legacy...
respectfully yours, Kathy Tetreault
Bob & Judi Tibbetts
January 26, 2013
Don, Allen, Ruthann,
Our thoughts are with you with the lost of a love one. It's a privilege to be associated with such a wonderful Family. Hilda (Mom, as Don would say) will be missed.
Bill Monza
January 26, 2013
Donald and Family,
As a colleague, Hilda helped make going to work worthwhile. I knew that when I went into her classroom, before, during, or after our day of instruction, I would always be welcomed. I knew we would have constructive conversations about the students with whom we worked, trying to figure out how we could better help them learn,continue to learn or want to learn, often by examining our teaching styles and personalities as well as their learning styles and personalities. She had a wonderful ear for me, and especially, for her students. She was gentle and kind. Thanks, Hilda.
Ernie & Judy Cardinal
January 26, 2013
Don, Allen and Ruthanne,
Our thoughts continue to be with you during this difficult time. She is at peace and an angel looking down on you. What a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher. Wonderful tributes from her many students over the years. What an impact she made on so many in a quiet way. May your many memories comfort you. She always would say her family was the best with a huge smile. Take care.
John Lucas
January 26, 2013
Mrs. Hiltz you will be sadly missed. May you rest in peace and may your family find comfort in the many happy memories they have had the fortune to share with you.
Jeff, Gina, Joel and Jenna Dimock
January 26, 2013
Donald, Allen and Ruthanne,
Hilda touched many lives. She was a cheerful person who passed on happiness to all. Our family was very fortunate to have had her in our lives. She was our friend, neighbor, teacher and colleague. She is not here with us anymore, but we will always remember her.
Ron and Gail LaPointe
January 26, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tammy Butt
January 26, 2013
Sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful person! My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family, Ruthanne & Allen! I will always remember how caring and thoughtful she was. I feel blessed to have been a small part of her beautiful life so many years ago. <3
Debbie (Cardinal) Richards
January 26, 2013
Ruthanne and family,
I am so sorry for your loss Hilda was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 26, 2013
Hilda was a wonderful friend to me.
She encouraged me to follow my dreams!
Diane Hall- West Franklin
January 26, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Darold & Wanda Mills
January 25, 2013
Don, Ruthanne and Allen,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We are blessed to have known her and called her our friend.
We will think of her often and remember the goodtimes we've shared. She will be missed.
Cassie Dow
January 25, 2013
you will always be in our hearts, we will truly miss you.
Meagn Daly-Colado
January 25, 2013
Mrs.Hiltz was the best math teacher I ever had. I actually wanted to be in her class, which was a big deal. She was an amazing woman and her loss is a trie tragedy..
Stephanie & Bill Monza
January 25, 2013
Dear Donald & family,
What a sad day. Hilda was one of the sweetest people we've known. She was loved by many whose lives she touched, whether as a teacher or friend. You should be very proud. She will be missed. You will remain in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Marie and Roger Patch
January 25, 2013
sorry for the loss.she was a wonderful woman.our prayers are with you.
Peg Hapsis and Steve LaPointe
January 25, 2013
Hitlz family,
As I read the tributes the students have written for Hilda it says it all!! Hilda was a true lady and the best kind of teacher, one who truely loved her students, loved teaching and never gave up on a chld no matter how trying or differcult they were! As a colleague she was admired and respected by all! RIP my friend, an Angel in Heaven as she was on earth!!!
Betsy Stevens Gorney
January 25, 2013
Allen and Ruthanne - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita Morgan
January 25, 2013
Thinking of you all through this difficult time, may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. She is an amazing woman
Kristen Paquette
January 25, 2013
My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Mrs.Hiltz. She was much more than just a wonderful math teacher, she was a kind-hearted woman that brightened the world. I am so grateful to have met her.
Susan Goodwin- Funk
January 25, 2013
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with your whole family
Eriel Taylor
January 25, 2013
Dear Hiltz family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Hiltz passing. She was a wonderful woman and my favorite math teacher. She was so full of life and frequently hosted the most entertaining class of the day. She was truely a person that loved her job and we the students dearly loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. RIP to my favorite math teacher.
Andrea Nichols
January 25, 2013
Dear Hiltz Family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Hiltz was a wonderful person, a great teacher and a great friend to so many. She truly touched the hearts of everyone she met and I am sure her legacy will live on in each of you. Please accept my sympathies as you begin to heal.
January 25, 2013
Allen and family,
I know the loss you are feeling at this time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia McSweeney
Paul Aikens
January 25, 2013
What a great teacher she was,She will be missed
Tary Chateauneuf
January 25, 2013
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the recent passing of a wonderful woman.
nicole obeni
January 25, 2013
rest in peace u where the best math teacher u will be missed
Kimberly Seale-Brown
January 25, 2013
To: the Hitlz family, Mrs. Hiltz was a gem... She was much more than a teacher to many students including myself, She genuinly cared about the students, their lives, and if something was troubling them. I remember her as a honest, caring person with a heart of gold. May you be comforted by the memories you hold deep of this truly AMAZING woman.
Joel Chagnon
January 25, 2013
Dear Don, Allen, & Ruthanne,
I was so saddened to hear of Hilda's passing. Having lost my mother a few years ago, I understand how difficult it is. Hilda was a wonderful person, the true definition of a lady. She meant a lot to me growing up with Allen, one of those moms who looked out for all of us. Later, she became a professional colleague and was a pleasure to work with. She touched many lives in her subtle, quiet way. I send you my deepest, heartfelt sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Carr (Slaughter)
January 25, 2013
ruthann and family, I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing, may she rest in peace.
Dorothy (Merchant) Johnson
January 25, 2013
Rest in peace sweet lady. You will be missed but never forgotten. You helped me in high school many years ago.
George Horne
January 25, 2013
Don, I am sorry to hear of Hilda's passing. May God be with you at this time.
amanda phillips
January 25, 2013
You were the best teacher, you gave me the power to graduate high school and not quit. you will forever be in my heart and greatly missed.
Stephanie Valdez
January 25, 2013
R.I.Paradise
Kelly ( Grubb-Ramsey)
January 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. You were an amazing teacher that refused to give up on your students. You are fondly remembered and will be sadly missed.
Jaimie Seven
January 25, 2013
Such a lovely lady and a wonderful teacher <3
joshua dematos
January 25, 2013
she was the best teacher you could ever ask for,you will be missed and i will always be thankful for the math and advice you taught me.
alicia grass
January 25, 2013
Mrs Hiltz you never gave up on me! you pushed me to do my best and i will never forget you! Rest in Peace you will be missed but never forgotten! <3 Alicia Grass FHS class 2001
C.J. Demmons
January 25, 2013
What an incredible woman, teacher, and mentor. She put up with so much and never cracked. The world lost a good one for sure.
melissa patch
January 24, 2013
Mrs. Hiltz I cannot believe that ur gone! I remember having u as my math teacher in HS but more than a teacher u were a mentor & helped me thru so much! Well I hope u can RIP, my thoughts & prayers go out to ur family! U helped me thru so much in my life I looked up to u in so many ways, u were the most kind loving helping free spirit, heaven has definitely gained a beautiful young angel, spread those wings & fly, keep watch over all ur loved ones! We all loved u in so many ways u were so much more than a teacher to us!
Jolene Stanley-Welch
January 24, 2013
R.I.P. you will be forever in our hearts.you were a wonderful teacher, and always so happy to help. Gone but not forgotten
cheryl page
January 24, 2013
i can't believe u r gone.u were a wonderful teacher u will be missed and never forgotten
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