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Thomas Vernon Hill
Tom Hill, aged 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 11, 2023. Tom was born at the Lady Willingdon Hospital in Ohsweken to parents, Alton “Knuck” Hill and Daisy Johnson (Hill) on May 9, 1943. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Roberta, his dear sister Rose Margaret, daughter Jessica (Ian) and grandchildren Daisy, Miles and Lyla “Bird”. Dear son-in-law to the late Phyllis Lickers (Keith), brother-in-law to Ron (Rebecca), Mary, Keith (Cathy), Mark (Linda), Constance, Kathleen, Dave (Barb), uncle, cousin, and friend to so many. Tom will be remembered for his endless generosity, kindness, creativity, and brilliant sense of humour.
Tom was an accomplished and internationally recognized visual artist, curator, art historian, mentor, author, playwright, and performer. He attended the Ontario College of Art and Design and began his career as a champion of First Nations arts at the Expo ’67 Indians of Canada Pavilion. Tom then went on to work at the National Gallery of Canada, the federal government and the Woodland Cultural Centre to curate numerous groundbreaking exhibitions and author countless papers and books, including Norval Morriseau and the emergence of the image-makers and Creation’s Journey. Tom was one of the chairs and principal authors of the 1992 Taskforce on Museums and First Peoples, a document that redefined the relationship between museums and Indigenous peoples in Canada. In honour of his accomplishments, Tom was the recipient of many awards including the Order of Ontario in 1993, honourary fellowships from the Canadian Museum Association and the Ontario College of Art and Design, the Governor General’s Award for Visual and Media Arts, and an honourary doctorate from Wilfred Laurier University. Tom enjoyed digging in his garden, singing with Old Mush, cooking elaborate meals, travelling anywhere and everywhere, painting, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Resting at Styres Funeral Home at 1798 Fourth Line Rd., Ohsweken on Tuesday November 14 for visitation from 6 – 8 pm. Then to his home for visitation on Wednesday, November 15, from 6 – 8 pm. Funeral service and burial will be held at Ohsweken Baptist Church at 1862 Fourth Line Rd. on Thursday November 16 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Woodland Cultural Centre.
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Décès pour la Ville:Ohsweken, Province: Ontario
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