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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HILL, John David - of Kincardine, passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, with his family by his side in his 97th year.
Cherished husband of the late Barbara Hill (née Spooner).
Beloved father of James Hill (Lillian), Doug Hill (Karen), Donna Neyvatte (Mark), Marjorie Reid (Bob), Carol Gray (Rob), Ellen Guiler and Ron Hill (Sandy).
John will be greatly missed by his 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by his grandchildren, Jason and Kyle.
John was a proud WWII Veteran having served with the Canadian Navy. He was an avid car enthusiast and a fixture at Car Shows with his 1960 Studebaker. He was an active member in the community as a Legion member and former Canadian Tire dealer. John had a love/hate relationship with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but, enjoyed the Toronto Blue Jays most days! His love of golfing took him all over Ontario and parts of the United States. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who volunteered for many years at the Kincardine Fish Hatchery. Watching his feathered friends and keeping the squirrels at bay was a daily ritual.
His greatest joy in life was being a part of the lives of his children and grandchildren.
Family received friends at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with legion memorial service at 6:30 p.m.
The funeral service to honour John's life was held at the Funeral Home, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Kincardine Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Lake Huron Fishing Club (Kincardine Fish Hatchery) or Canadian Tire Jump Start appreciated as expressions of sympathy. (The Shoreline Beacon 28 Mar 2023)
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