Mark W. Hilborn

Mark W. Hilborn obituary, Waterford, MI

Mark W. Hilborn

Mark Hilborn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Waterford on May 11, 2025.

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Mark William Hilborn of Pontiac died May 8, 2025. He was 64 years old. Mark was born August 20, 1960, in Pontiac to Margaret Smith and George Hilborn.
Mark proudly served in the United States Army then went on to serve his community as a firefighter eventually retiring as the Pontiac Fire Inspector/Fire Investigator. He enjoyed sports and sports collectables and was an avid outdoorsman. Mark especially loved spending time hunting and fishing in Cadillac and Harrietta, Michigan.
Inherently intellectual, intuitively smart, Mark was a good man who will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Mark is survived by his beloved fiancée, Antoinette, son, Robert, granddaughter, Arianna, and his siblings, Michael (Elaine) Hilborn, Patti (Dave) Milka, Tom (Eva) Hilborn and Tim Hilborn. He is also survived by several additional extended family members, grandkids and friends.
Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 5391 Highland Road, Waterford, Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2-8pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home, Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11am. Burial will be at Perry Mount Park Cemetery in Pontiac.

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