Hilborn, Eden Henry
Eden, a lifelong farmer near Roseville, passed away peacefully at the Village of Winston Park Retirement Home, Kitchener, on Tuesday January 21, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Hilborn (nee Bond) (2017) for 62 years. Much loved father to Donald (Sue), Robert (Kathy) and Janet Cressman (Kevin). Cherished grandfather to Victoria (Matt), Richard, Andrew, Nancy, Heather and Philip. Eden, born on July 9, 1924, was the only child of the late Clarence and Bessie Hilborn (nee Bickle). Eden will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Eden was a faithful member, elder and Sunday School teacher at Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church. He belonged to the North Dumfries Community Club, was a 4H leader and Junior Farmer member with expertise in debating. Being 95 years old, Eden had seen and experienced a lot. Horses to tractor, loose hay to chopped hay to small bales to large bales. He rode both versions of light rail in Kitchener. In his teens he was considered a medical miracle being one of the first people to be saved by penicillin after an appendix infection. Most of all Eden taught and demonstrated to us, his family, the ability to accept challenges and changes with a smile, a greeting and a thank you. He lived in the same house for 93 years yet moved to the Village of Winston Park with enthusiasm making new friends from the day he arrived.
Family and Friends may call for visitation at the Ayr Chapel, of Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Private interment, Roseville Cemetery. The memorial service to celebrate Eden’s life will be held at Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge, on Friday January 24, at 11 A.M. Eden’s family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Winston Park, the Palliative Care Team, and others for making his last days peaceful. Donations to Woodstock and District Developmental Services or to The Roseville Cemetery/Detweiler Meeting House would be appreciated. Online condolence and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or Wm. Kipp 519-632-8228.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eden Henry Hilborn Tuesday January 21st 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Ayr, Province: Ontario