Ronald Robert Hiller

Ronald Robert Hiller

Ronald Hiller Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 19, 2023.
Ronald Robert Hiller, 69, of Ashford, CT, passed away on December 18, 2023 surrounded by his family. Despite suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for 50 years, Ronald loved life. Spending time with his family and friends brought him joy, and he especially enjoyed playing cards with his good friends, Elizabeth and Steve Jacobs.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol Ferguson Hiller, and his son Michael Hiller of Ashford, CT. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Nolan Hiller, Jaden Hiller, and Alexis Hiller. Ronald is also survived by his four brothers: William Hiller Jr. (Janet Siladi) of Colebrook, CT, Timothy Michael Hiller (Carol Hiller) of Winsted, CT, Donald Herman Hiller of Winsted, CT, and Timothy Daniel Hiller (Alison Hiller) of North Kingston, RI.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Hiller Sr., and his mother, Alice Murry Hiller. Ronald joins his mother on the 19th anniversary of her death.

Ronald graduated from Gilbert High School in 1973. He later worked for Scan-Optics in Manchester, CT as the Shipping and Receiving Manager. After retiring from Scan-Optics, he worked for three summers at the Hole in the Wall Camp in Ashford, CT.

Ronald was proud to have volunteered for the Winsted Fire Police for 10 years. He also enjoyed coaching midget football in Manchester and Willimantic, CT.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 30 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Colebrook Firehouse, 300 Colebrook River Road, Colebrook, CT 06021.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090, or to the Ashford Fire Department, 46 Westford Rd, Ashford, CT 06278.

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December 26, 2023

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Peter Lambert

January 9, 2024

So sorry to her I grew up with Ron was a great person and his family also

Carl Hernberg

December 26, 2023

Ron always impressed me with his determination to never give up. Fighting his MS each and every day. He was reluctant to ask for help. But always great full when given some. I believe with Ron that it was less about what he could not do. But more about what he could. Like cutting his large lawn. Which he loved doing for many years.

Sandy Ferguson

December 25, 2023

He was a great brother in law! We enjoyed many meals and card games with Ron and Carol!

Steve Jacobs

December 21, 2023

Once of my best friends! We shared so many good times and laughs together!!!

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