Walter A. Hillier

Walter A. Hillier obituary, Hamilton Square, NJ

Walter A. Hillier

Walter Hillier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knott's Colonial Funeral Home - Hamilton on Jan. 3, 2026.
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Walter A. Hillier 86 of Hamilton Square, NJ passed away December 26, 2025 at home.

Mr. Hillier was born on the family farm in Robbinsville, NJ and has been a Hamilton resident most of his life.

He is a retired Highway Engineer from the State of New Jersey, Dept. of Transportation.

A member of the former Chambers United Methodist Church.

He was an accomplished Violinist having played in the Trenton Youth Symphony and his church.

An animal lover and supporter of Veterans.

Son of the late Walter and Mabel (Wilson) Hillier.

He is survived by many dear friends and their families.

Butch and Audrey Emery, Brandon and Arlette Emery, Jim and Maryellen Murray and Bob and Kim Kerr.

Funeral services will be Thursday 11:00am at Knott's Colonial Funeral Home, 2946 South Broad St.

Relatives and friends may call 10:00am until services.

Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter. or to the Children's Music Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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