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Nelson Earl Hillman

Birth	:	18 Apr 1919 Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	27 Jul 2014 Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Leamington, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.0426240, -82.6005580
Description	:	Nelson Earl Hillman April 08, 1919 - July 27, 2014 Obituary for Nelson Earl Hillman Nelson Earl Hillman visited this earth from April 8,1919 to July 27, 2014. After 95 years he made his peaceful exit to join his late brothers, Floyd and Art, for a competitive game of baseball. Nelson’s father (Joseph), his mother (Lydia), late siblings (Lloyd, Beecher, Tommy and Hilda) and wife Birdie (nee Noble) welcomed him Home and they all couldn’t wait for him to throw them a curve! Nelson now watches over his loved ones who are left... Read More	Nelson Earl Hillman April 08, 1919 - July 27, 2014 Obituary for Nelson Earl Hillman Nelson Earl Hillman visited this earth from April 8,1919 to July 27, 2014. After 95 years he made his peaceful exit to join his late brothers, Floyd and Art, for a competitive game of baseball. Nelson’s father (Joseph), his mother (Lydia), late siblings (Lloyd, Beecher, Tommy and Hilda) and wife Birdie (nee Noble) welcomed him Home and they all couldn’t wait for him to throw them a curve! Nelson now watches over his loved ones who are left behind - daughter Kay, and her life partner, Dan Wilson, whom Nelson fondly called Son. Nephews Floyd (Bud), Larry, (late) Wayne Hillman and Brian Savage will always be proudly smiled upon for their superb stick-handling and skating skills, when playing on several national league hockey teams. Lawn bowling and curling became Nelson’s sports of choice after he retired from farming. To fulfill some of his ‘bucket list’ desires, Nelson took the opportunity to become a real cowboy at 89 years of age, when he rode his niece Sharon and husband John Savage’s horse, on Manitoulin Island. After a quick photo shot, Nelson and Ruby nearly galloped away into the sunset. For his 90th birthday Nelson surprised the crowd of players on the greens, as he rode in on the back of Dan’s motorcycle, to present the trophies for the annual Hillman Tournament at the Leamington Lawn Bowling Club. Nelson celebrated his 91st birthday with an exciting hour long plane ride from Windsor to Point Pelee. He soared over Lake Erie on wingtip and then directed the pilot to bank so he could see Hillman Church, Hillman Conservation Area and the beauty of the marsh land that his Great Grandfather (Ellis Sr.) had cleared for farming. Throughout his life Nelson touched the lives of many people. He will always be remembered as ‘Grandpa’ by Stan Flisak and his young (80-something) friends at the time, in Leamington Court. At Kingsville Court, he got dubbed with the name ‘Lord Nelson’ where orders could come quickly, demanding immediate response. He was known simply as Nelson at The Leamington Mennonite Home where he resided for the past 3 years. He and the staff enjoyed keeping up with his Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs, praising their wins and moaning their losses! Nelson’s most recent pastime was playing the card game, Pepper, and he excelled at it, with whomever he had as a partner. Opponents were continually treated to his salty and dreaded bid of - gimme 2! Belva Hills, Olga Staso and Clayton Roes will always be Nelson’s favorite Pepper partners, as well as Reenie and Randy Nash - his extended family. Many thanks go out to the compassionate and patient staff at The Leamington Mennonite Home and especially to Kiana Epp for her cheery companionship and warm smile when he needed it most. Visitation will take place at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 10 am until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Nelson’s life at 11 am. Linda Blair officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Leamington Mennonite Home. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca To send flowers to the family of Nelson Earl Hillman, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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Where is Nelson Earl Hillman's memorial?
Nelson Earl Hillman's memorial is located at: Erie Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Leamington, Essex County, Canada.
When did Nelson Earl Hillman death?
Nelson Earl Hillman death on 27 Jul 2014 in Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Nelson Earl Hillman's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0426240
Longitude: -82.6005580

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph James Hillman

(1878 - 1957)

Lydia Ann Massender Hillman

(1883 - 1971)

Spouse

Birdie May Noble Hillman

(1919 - 2003)

Siblings

Lloyd Bertram Hillman

(1903 - 1965)

(1905 - 1928)

(1910 - 1915)

(1913 - 1991)

(1916 - 1994)

(1924 - 1926)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Leamington, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0426240, -82.6005580

2. Lakeview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0415100, -82.6021800

3. Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0573100, -82.5903400

4. Bayview Cemetery
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5. Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery
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6. Ruthven United Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0489300, -82.6445000

7. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0619870, -82.6569760

8. Olinda Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0887800, -82.6664100

9. Graceland
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10. Olinda United Cemetery
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11. Kimball / Fox Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0768880, -82.5028130

12. Irwin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1225330, -82.6172500

13. Albuna Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1356510, -82.6347570

14. Gosfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0712060, -82.7390520

15. Church of the Epiphany Anglican Cemetery
Kingsville, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0380530, -82.7442180

16. Pearl Street Cemetery
Kingsville, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0374200, -82.7460200

17. Greenhill Cemetery
Kingsville, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0362701, -82.7465134

18. Fairview Cemetery
Wheatley, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0862240, -82.4640880

19. Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary
Kingsville, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0668600, -82.7497900

20. DeLaurier Farm Cemetery
Point Pelee, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 41.9425670, -82.5162670

21. Erie Cemetery
Wheatley, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0975800, -82.4376526

22. Cottam Cemetery
Cottam, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1357860, -82.7535720

23. Woodslee United Church Cemetery
South Woodslee, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1761300, -82.7201200

24. North Ridge Cemetery
Kingsville, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1568640, -82.7905260