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HILL: Alan W. of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Clandeboye

March 7, 2019 By Haskett Funeral Homes 53 Condolences

HILL: Alan W. of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Clandeboye

Peacefully with family by his side and country music playing softly at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Thursday, March 7, 2019 of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Clandeboye at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Ruth (Scott) Hill for 70 years. Dear father of Elizabeth and Bill McHugh of Ailsa Craig, Nancy and Bob Thompson of Burlington, Dave and Karen Hill of Essex, and Susan Hill of Burlington. Dear grandfather of Laurie (Jeff); Jordan and Brandon. Dear brother and brother-in-law Sherman and Donna Hill of London. Alan will also be remembered by the Scott Family. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy, Helen, Eleanor, Edith, Phyllis and brothers Doug and Stanley.

Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday evening from 6-8 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.

If desired, donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Dorothy Nestle

    April 5, 2019 at 12:23 AM

    Sorry to hear of your loss.
    Ruth and family my prayers
    are with you. I have many childhood memories of your family .
    God bless you and hold you through this time

  2. Kmcfarland

    March 25, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    I have known and always respected Alan and Ruth. My heart goes out to you and may you realize how special and giving your family is. Thank you

  3. Anne and Beet Langendyk

    March 19, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    To the Hill Fami,y.

    So sorry to hear about his passing and your loss. We have been neighbours for years and he was always a kind person.
    With heartfelt sympathy.

    Anne and Bert Langendyk

  4. Shelli Finch

    March 13, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Alan was a really lovely man. My heartfelt condolences sent to all of Alan’s family and friends ❤❤

  5. Stewart Harrison

    March 11, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    Liz, I am sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I am thinking of you.

  6. Ken Whiting

    March 10, 2019 at 1:22 PM

    So sorry to hear about the loss f Alan. My prayers are with you and the family through this time.

  7. Margaret Prout

    March 10, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    Sincere condolences to Ruth and to all those who appreciated Alan. He was a great
    Neighbour to us when we lived on the second of McGillivtay. We enjoyed wonderful
    Times with a Ruth and Alan and Roy and Gladys, Bev and Marg and Jim and Hazel.
    Those were the good old days.

  8. Lorraine Alexander

    March 9, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    My deepest sympathy to the family.
    I have many fond memories of card games!
    Lorraine Alexander

  9. Steve St. Pierre

    March 9, 2019 at 4:08 PM

    On behalf of Laurie’s father; Steve St. Pierre

    Dear Laurie,

    I am saddened by your news. Many are affected by the loss
    of your grandpa.

    Your Grandpa Hill blessed with many great qualities; not the
    least of which, an abundance of common sense and strong
    support of family.

    For the short time as my father-in-law, he was a mentor with
    sage guidance. I owe my start in aviation in large part to his
    support and encouragement, for which I am forever grateful.

    The impact on my life just one example of many who have been
    affected during your Grandpa Hill’s time on earth… his positive
    spirit/influence, like pebble impacting pond surface, continues
    across time/space.

    Love and Hugs…

    Your dad

  10. From the VON girls at the apartment building

    March 9, 2019 at 3:13 PM

    I am so sorry about Alan’s passing. He was such a good person. Alan is now playing cards with the angels

  11. Jim and Helen Hearn

    March 9, 2019 at 2:01 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. We regret that we can not give them in person. May you find comfort knowing that he was so highly regarded in his community. His smile, helpfulness and kindness will not be forgotten. We certainly appreciated Alan coming to blow out our lane way back when. The face of our small community has greatly changed. Rest in peace, Alan.

  12. Dave Frayne

    March 9, 2019 at 1:36 PM

    To Ruth and family: Sorry to learn of Alan’s passing.
    I remember visiting your home years ago, great family.

  13. Ron & Glenda Lindenfield

    March 9, 2019 at 11:23 AM

    To The Hill Family

    Our Sincere Condolences Keep Those Wonderful Memories Close

  14. Frank and Carol Hardy

    March 9, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    Ruth and family,
    Our sympathy to all of you. Our community will miss Alan. He was a devoted caregiver and volunteer for his neighbourhood. Cherish your memories.

  15. Don Lankin

    March 9, 2019 at 10:06 AM

    Don & Dorothy Lankin

    Ruth and Family

    Sorry to hear of Alan’s passing . He was truly a role model in the community.

  16. Harry and Elaine Hardy

    March 9, 2019 at 9:40 AM

    Our sincere sympathy, our thoughts are with your families. Alan was a good person and a good neighbour. Our families go back a long time together. He was always pleasant, had a good smile any easy to talk to. No life ends, until all the lives that person has touched end. The Hardy Family

  17. Liz Hodgins

    March 9, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    Ruth & Family,

    Our sincere condolences on the passing of Alan’s passing. Whenever we met up with him on the street or at. church, he always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

    Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates

  18. Alanna

    March 9, 2019 at 8:46 AM

    Dave and Karen and Family.
    Sorry to hear about the passing of Allan. Thinking of you. Our most heartfelt condolences.
    Mac and Steve

  19. Cheryl and Bill Dinnin

    March 9, 2019 at 8:20 AM

    Deepest condolences to Aunt Ruth and cousins Liz, Nancy, Dave and Susan.
    We will sorely miss Uncle Alan and his ever-ready smile, wit and sense of fun.
    We’re thinking of you all today and in the days ahead. Remember the happy times.
    Love, Cheryl and Bill

  20. Harry & Judy Bond

    March 9, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    Sorry to hear of Alan’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences to you all.
    Harry & Judy Bond

  21. Linda & Dave Smith

    March 8, 2019 at 11:24 PM

    Ruth and family
    Sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. He was a good man. Always willing to help and always with a smile.. He will be missed by many. May God with with you and your family.

  22. Ron & Merna Scott

    March 8, 2019 at 10:38 PM

    Aunt Ruth &Family
    Sorry to hear about Uncle Alan’s passing. He will be missed by so many as he was so kind and willing to lend a hand. Hugs to all.

  23. Jim & Linda (Hodgins) Dietrich

    March 8, 2019 at 3:49 PM

    Deepest sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss

  24. Barb Coughlin

    March 8, 2019 at 3:26 PM

    My sincere sympathy to the family. Alan loved to tease my mother….and get a chuckle out of her by always greeting her with ‘Hello. How is Miss Jeffery today?’ Mom was his teacher at the Lucan High School.
    Barb Coughlin

  25. Tim Ryan

    March 8, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    Ruth, David, and Hill family
    Many moons ago when I worked for Clarence and Steven, I always enjoyed Alan’s quick wit when he’d be at the shop or we were working at a Hill farm, always a smile.
    As many have said keep the memories closes, Dad also sends his thoughts to your family
    Tim and Jack Ryan

  26. Tom & Pat Calwill

    March 8, 2019 at 2:07 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Alan’s passing. We fondly remember our visits to the family farm. Our sincere sympathy to your family. He will be missed.

  27. Dale Whitelaw

    March 8, 2019 at 1:33 PM

    To the Hill family: We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Alan. Alan lead a very full and distinguished life from agriculture to politics to community involvement. The Hill family was a large part of my younger years through Bill as my teacher to Sue as a friend and Dave as a very close and trusted friend. Many great hours spent at the farm. Our sincerest condolences.
    Dale and Dianne Whitelaw
    PS: We are out of the country or would be there to pay our respects.

  28. Fred and Brenda Smith

    March 8, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    to the Hill Family
    sorry to hear of your loss he will be missed by all keep the good times close to your heart hugs to all
    The smith family

  29. Lois Morgan

    March 8, 2019 at 12:32 PM

    Dear Ruth and family,
    My sincere sympathy on your loss. Alan was always very pleasant to visit with and a wonderful caregiver for Ruth the last few years.
    Lois Morgan

  30. Debbie (Millson) Glavin

    March 8, 2019 at 12:18 PM

    To Sue and all the family
    so sorry to hear about your dad. I will always remember when he came and rescued us at Henry’s in the big snowstorm on his tractor – Bill will remember this too. So many Clandeboye memories!!
    Thinking of all of you!

  31. Garry & Betty Steeper & Kay Bullock

    March 8, 2019 at 11:11 AM

    To the Hill Family
    We are sorry to hearing about your Dad’s passing. We knew him from his days @ the Denfield Sales Barns. Your Dad was my Mom’s neighbour when he moved to Craig weils Gardens. We will miss our visits with him. Sending our deepest sympathy.

  32. Nancy Morrison

    March 8, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    Ruth and Family

    So sorry of Alan’s passing. He was such a handsome and wonderful man.

    Our condolences

    Pat Williams and Nancy Morrison [Watson]

  33. Bill and Marilyn Bannister

    March 8, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    Sorry to hear of Allan’s passing.He leaves so many wonderful memories to so many.Our condolences.

  34. Steve and Nancy (Haskett) Turnbull

    March 8, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    Dave and Karen and all your family Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  35. Joyce Sovereign

    March 8, 2019 at 10:06 AM

    Dear Ruth and family
    Was sorry to hear of Alan’s passing ,sending my sympathy to each one of you .He was a great guy,and lived a long life .May God be close around each one of you in the days and months ahead of you, giving you comfort .

  36. Karen Campbell & family

    March 8, 2019 at 10:02 AM

    I was saddened this morning to hear of Uncle Alan’s passing. I am so glad that Marnie, Ron & I had a chance to have a nice visit with Uncle Alan & Aunt Ruth at their house in Clandeboye summer of 2017 – he was quite the charming host and such a doting caregiver for Aunt Ruth!

    Unfortunately I won’t be able to come to visitation/funeral but I send my sincerest hopes that this time spent with family and friends will be comforting for all.

  37. Dave and Joanne Walzack

    March 8, 2019 at 9:46 AM

    So sorry to hear of Allans passing. It wasn’t to long ago you would see him driving other seniors to the grocery store. He will ve missed by many.

  38. Brenda Hawkins (Woodburn) & Kathleen Woodburn

    March 8, 2019 at 9:46 AM

    Ruth, Dave, Brandon, and Jordan;
    Sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. My mom and I send our condolences to the whole family. Mom said it best, ‘he was a wonderful neighbor to our family in Clandeboye’. He always had a smile and would stop to say hi whenever we saw him. Cherish all the memories.

  39. Russ and Beth Radcliffe

    March 8, 2019 at 9:18 AM

    Ruth and family
    Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Cherish all your wonderful memories.

  40. Sully

    March 8, 2019 at 8:56 AM

    Dear Dave & Karen,
    Sorry to hear about your Dad.
    Please know you and your family are in my heart and thoughts during this sad time.
    With Sympathy and hugs,
    Anne Sullivan

  41. Marty Van Praet

    March 8, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    May you find peace at this difficult time. Had a great time helping him he will be miss.

  42. Allan Wright

    March 8, 2019 at 7:50 AM

    To Ruth and Family
    My sincerest condolences. The farm at Clandeboye holds memories of great fun during the summers.
    Allan Wright

  43. Joan and Dave Goddard

    March 8, 2019 at 7:28 AM

    Ruth and Family
    So sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

  44. William and Delorme

    March 7, 2019 at 10:16 PM

    William and Helen ( Hodgins) Delorme

    Ruth and Family

    Sorry to hear about Allan passing .Our condolences to your family.
    Thoughts and prayers to all the families.

  45. Brian and Laurie Hill

    March 7, 2019 at 10:02 PM

    Uncle Alan will always be fondly remembered for his humour and stories if growing up with dad. I will truly miss him. Sincere condolences to all of you. Laurie and Brian Hill

  46. Wayne Carroll

    March 7, 2019 at 9:25 PM

    Allan will be missed. I always enjoyed His company.
    Wayne &Cheryl Carroll

  47. Wayne Carroll

    March 7, 2019 at 9:21 PM

    Allan was such a fine man. I always enjoyed being in his company. He will be remembered.
    Wayne &Cheryl Carroll.

  48. Jeff Young

    March 7, 2019 at 7:20 PM

    Sorry to hear of Allans passing ,our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  49. Tom Hearn

    March 7, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember running into Alan on the street and talking to him about our golf games. You have my deepest condolences.

  50. Ray & Sue Heffernan

    March 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM

    Ruth & Family So Sorry to hear about Alan’s passing, Our Deepest Sympathy, Thoughts & Prayers to all the Families.
    Ray & Sue Heffernan

  51. Eugene and Linda Webber

    March 7, 2019 at 4:20 PM

    To Alan’s family:
    Alan was a sweetheart of a man. Always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace. It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter
    . And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that will help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
    Eugene and Linda Webber

  52. Sandi Brintnell

    March 7, 2019 at 4:13 PM

    So sorry to hear Allan passed. Our condolences to your families. Allan always came to the Brinsley church bake sale. Thinking of you!
    Rob and Sandi Brintnell

  53. Don & Edith (Carter) Lewis

    March 7, 2019 at 12:39 PM

    To the Hill family.

    Sorry to see that Alan’s journey has ended.
    He was a good neighbour at home.
    Cherish all his lovely memories and He will
    not be forgotten.
    Our condolences to you All.

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