John Gilbert Hillier

HILLIER John Gilbert March 16, 1925 to January 25, 2021 Passed peacefully away in the presence of his family at the Health Sciences Center, St. John’s, NL on January 25, 2021, John Gilbert Hillier in his 95th year. He was born and raised in Lamaline, NL. He moved to the Avalon Peninsula and built his home in Dunville, where he married Marjorie Coombs from Cartwright, Labrador, and raised their family. He later moved to Masonic Park, St. John’s and for the past ten years resided at the Admirals Coast Retirement Centre in Kelligrews, NL. A man of strong Anglican faith, he gave generously of his time and talents to his church and his community. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed moose hunting, fishing, berry picking, skidooing and vegetable gardening. He enjoyed music, dancing, and loved telling stories while acting them out with his quick wit and a twinkle in his eye. He dearly treasured his family and spending time with them. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his children Paul (Elaine) Hillier, Glenda Tapp, John (Dana) Hillier; dearly-loved grandchildren Jeremy (Leah), Nancy, Kevin (Stacy), Stephen (Maegan), April (Glen); great-grandchildren Kelsey, Abby, Cameron, John, and Andrew; brothers George (Ethel); Otto (Joy), and Maxwell (June); sisters-in-law Claudette (Dave) Pardy, Charlotte Coombs, Cynthia Coombs, Anita Hillier, Cynthia Hillier, Muriel Hillier, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife Marjorie, parents Clarence and Martha, sisters Olive (Ronald) Barrett, Alma (Dolph) McCarthy, Stella Savoie, Dinah (Lloyd) Dove and brothers Launcelot, Garfield, Reginald, and Clyde; and son-in-law Chesley Tapp. We are deeply grateful to the staff at Floor 4 South B at the Health Sciences Center for their professional care, kindness, and compassion during Dad’s hospital stay. Likewise, we extend a sincere thank you to the staff at the Admirals Coast Retirement Centre for the outstanding care and kindness they provided. Visitation: Carnell’s Funeral Home, Freshwater Road, St. John’s, NL from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2021 in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Topsail, NL. Pre-registration to attend the funeral is required. To pre-register, call 834-2336 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 27, and Thursday, January 28. Private family burial to follow. For those who cannot attend the funeral service, it will be livestreamed by following the link on the Carnell Funeral Home Website. No flowers by request. Donations can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church or to a charity of one’s choice. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com