Hillis, Del
October 22nd, 2019
Passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, at University Hospital, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of 70 years to Velma (née Wilson). Dear father of Donna Acres (Richard) and Doug (Marjory). Loving Grandpa of Charlene, Paul (Vicki) and Susan. Also loved by his six great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law Anne McRoberts, and his brother-in-law Ken Wilson (Helen). Born near Wiarton, Ontario to the late Mark and Lila Hillis. Predeceased by his brothers, Wilbert (Francis), Lorne (Marion), Lloyd (Alice), Stan (Ruby), Allen (Cecile), and sisters, Phoebe Patterson (John), Leta Jane, Doreen Copper (William), and Audrey Kirby (Lester). Del was a longtime employee of 36 years with the PUC, and was a proud CUPE member. He was a member of Orange Lodge Hackett #805 and the Royal Black Knights Preceptors #346 for over 35 years. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday from 2:00 ~ 4:00 and 7:00 ~ 9:00 p.m., with an Orange Order memorial service under the auspices of Hackett Lodge #805 being conducted at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Siloam Cemetery. Donations to Dundas Street Centre United Church or a charity of your choice in memory of Del would be appreciated by the family.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Hillis Del October 22nd 2019..
Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario