In Memory Of
Edward H. Hills
1931
2019
Edward H. Hills
August 11, 1931 — September 10, 2019
MENANDS - Edward H. Hills, 88, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1931 and was the son of the late George "Pappa" Hills and Constance "Nanny" Iddings. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He was the Director at NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Workshops in Albany and Executive Director at Skills Unlimited in Oakdale, NY. Ed shared the love for cars and camping with his wife and children. He encouraged education and faith and enjoyed history, philosophy, writing and classical music. He was a Christian Scientist.
Ed is survived by his five children, Cheryl (William) Patterson, Heidi (John) Hills-Hatton, Robin (Charlie) Hills, Jonathan (Laurette) Hills and Tracey Hills; his grandchildren, Wallace (Sarah) Patterson and Meghan Hatton; his great granddaughter, Rose Patterson. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Beverly A. (Barron) Hills.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1931 and was the son of the late George "Pappa" Hills and Constance "Nanny" Iddings. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He was the Director at NYS Vocational Rehabilitation Workshops in Albany and Executive Director at Skills Unlimited in Oakdale, NY. Ed shared the love for cars and camping with his wife and children. He encouraged education and faith and enjoyed history, philosophy, writing and classical music. He was a Christian Scientist.
Ed is survived by his five children, Cheryl (William) Patterson, Heidi (John) Hills-Hatton, Robin (Charlie) Hills, Jonathan (Laurette) Hills and Tracey Hills; his grandchildren, Wallace (Sarah) Patterson and Meghan Hatton; his great granddaughter, Rose Patterson. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Beverly A. (Barron) Hills.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edward H. Hills, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, September 13, 2019
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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