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Denis Hill Obituary
June 2, 2009
Denis Hill, 83, of Venice, formerly of Louisville, Ky., and England, died June 2, 2009.
As he requested, services will not be held. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Eve; a son, Denis J. of Fort Myers; a daughter, Andrea Receveur of New Albany, Ind.; and sisters Olive Eustace and Blanche Prangley of England.
Additional survivors include a daughter-in-law, Susan, son-in-law, Paul, and grandchildren Everson, Ciara and Sophia.
Born in England, Denis served in the Royal Dorset Regiment of the British Army during World War II. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering and worked in his profession until his death. After moving with his family to Louisville in 1976 he and Eve moved to Venice in November 1991.
Denis was a lifelong musician who played tenor and alto saxophone for The Upbeat Gang, Sophisticated Swing, The Royal Aires and The Sarasota Jazz Ensemble. He was also an honorary member of the Venice Women's Sailing Squadron, The Bitter Ends, where he loved being with his ladies and the ladies loved being with him.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to TideWell Hospice, 220 Wexford Blvd., Venice FL 34293.
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Vickie Murphy
July 3, 2009
Denis was truly one of a kind. He was so strong and yet gentle at the same time. We will remember his music, his hugs, and his smiles.
Our prayers are with you, Eve. Love, Vickie and kids (Robert, Ryan, Connor, and Megan)
Char Sims
July 1, 2009
Denis will sorely be missed. I knew him as a sailor. He was very active around the pram shed, both helping his ladies with the Bitter Ends sailing group as well as an active board member of Venice Youth Boating Assn. He was always quick to help and educate others with his knowledge and love of sailing. My thoughts are with Eve and her family.
Cec Cerutti
July 1, 2009
From his relentless pursuit of excellence in all things sailing, to his joy and zest for life, and undaunted optimism, Denis always commanded my utmost respect and admiration. He was the kind of person you wanted looking out for you, and he did that so well for the Bitter Ends. Always the gentleman, with a sharp sense of humor - he was certainly a prince. He will live on in my memory as the consummate sailor. I will miss him. My heart goes out to Eve and family.
June 12, 2009
Denis was always a joy to be around. We are sorry to here of the loss of your soulmate. Our thoughts are with you!
Your old sailing buddies,
Karen Johnson & Candy Rose
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Robin Baisley
June 6, 2009
The world will be a sadder place now that Mr. Hill has left it, and my heart bleeds for all of his family and friends. Here is a cyber-hug for you "your highness" from Robin at Publix.
Nancy & Paul Bradtmiller
June 6, 2009
Denis you will always be in our hearts. You were a great friend. We will watch over Eve for you and your doggie, Daisy.
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