Robert Hiltz

NORTH WOODSTOCK -- Robert Hiltz, 89, died April 14, 2009, at LaFayette Center in Franconia.

He was born in Lincoln, Nov. 24,1919, to Guy and Mabel Hiltz. He was a life-long resident of the Lincoln-Woodstock community. He began working in the construction business with brothers Willard and Herb and continued working in the field most of his life. He was still working daily on his "dozer" until he was 87.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He was an active member of Bektash Shriners and Masonic Fraternity and was a member of the Pemi Valley Church in Woodstock, serving as deacon and was on the board of trustees.

He played an important role in the lives of his children and will be remembered for his humor, gracious manner and generosity.

Grandchildren were treasures and he doted on them effusively no matter what their age.

He was predeceased by two daughters, Susan and Judith.

Family members include his loving wife of 69 years, Alice Hiltz; two daughters, Bobbie Lowden and Kathy (Laurent) Landry; a son, Robert Hiltz Jr.; one sister, Edith Boyd of North Woodstock; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Edmund Fournier Funeral Home, 144 Main St., North Woodstock. A funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Dean Roth officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Lincoln.

Memorial donations may be made to Boston Shriners Hospital, c/o David Falkner, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114-2699.

For more information, go to www.edmundfournier.com.