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Russell Charles Hiltz

Birth	:	31 Mar 1912 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	29 Jun 1948 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.3819400, -64.5285800
Inscription	:	HILTZ Russell C. 1912 1948 HILTZ Marie E. 1915 1994 wife
Description	:	Russell Hiltz Hiltz, Russell - 1948, DROWNING ACCIDENT ON LAHAVE RIVER - A drowning accident occurred last night which claimed the life of Russell Hiltz, of Bridgewater, when he fell from a boat owned by Jack Gray, as members of the Yacht Club were proceeding from Pernette's Cove to town. The accident occurred at Middle LaHave and as we go to press this morning, the body has not as yet been located. The deceased, who was 37 years of age, is survived by his wife, the former Miss Marie Ernst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Selvyn Ernst, of Mahone Bay; a... Read More	Russell Hiltz Hiltz, Russell - 1948, DROWNING ACCIDENT ON LAHAVE RIVER - A drowning accident occurred last night which claimed the life of Russell Hiltz, of Bridgewater, when he fell from a boat owned by Jack Gray, as members of the Yacht Club were proceeding from Pernette's Cove to town. The accident occurred at Middle LaHave and as we go to press this morning, the body has not as yet been located. The deceased, who was 37 years of age, is survived by his wife, the former Miss Marie Ernst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Selvyn Ernst, of Mahone Bay; a son David, 9 years old, and a baby, one year old. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hiltz; two brothers, Frank and Arthur Hiltz, and a sister, Phyllis, Mrs. Harry Sorette. Chronicle Herald July 1, 1948 Yachtsman Dies in LaHave River Bridgewater, July 1 - Russell Hiltz was drowned in the LaHave River at Middle LaHave, at a place known as the Bear Hills, about nine o'clock Wednesday evening. Following a meeting of the newly formed yacht club at Pernette's Cove, Mr. Hiltz was a passenger on a large 52 foot Cape Island boat owned by Jack Grey, who was acting as lookout and piloted by Capt. Louis Kennedy. Mr. Hiltz was about 40 feet from the wheelhouse at the stern of the boat which was towing two other motor boats owned by Walter Sabin and Edgar Goudey, which had experienced engine trouble. Capt. Kennedy and Mr. Grey heard a splash and on investigation found Hiltz missing. It is presumed that he stumbled over ring bolts or coils of rope and could have been struck by one of the boats in tow. The crew of the Cape Island boat searched for three-quarters of an hour and then got in touch with the RCMP at Bridgewater. Russell Hiltz is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hiltz, Bridgewater; his widow, the former Miss Marie Ernst, of Mahone Bay; and two young sons, David, 7, and one year old baby. The Bridgewater Yacht Club members are trying to locate the body. Recover Body of Drowning Victim The body of Charles Russell Hiltz, 36, of Bridgewater, who was drowned on Tuesday evening June 29, when he fell from a motor boat as members of the Yacht Club were proceeding from Pernette's Cove to town, was recovered from the LaHave River, after more than three weeks on Wednesday, July 2, near Pleasantville. The body was discovered by Bernard Bell, Pleasantville and Lunenburg County Sheriff John H. Creighton, of Bridgewater, whose summer cottage is at Pleasantville. R.C.M.P. were called to the scene and the body was removed to Sweeny's Funeral Home, where it was identified by members of the family. A Coroner's inquest, under Acting Coroner S.E. March, was held at 3:30 on Thursday, when the body was released for burial. The inquest was adjourned till Wednesday, July 28 at 3:30 o'clock. members of the Jury are: Clarence Harlow, foreman St. Clair Crowell, George Murray, Herbert Wentzell, John Wentzell, Karl Starratt, Milton Daurie, Murray Mailman, Wilfred Hebb, Stanley Anderson, Warren Himmelman, Grantham Brignell. Transcribed by Linda Bedford

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Russell Charles Hiltz's memorial is located at: Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada.
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Russell Charles Hiltz death on 29 Jun 1948 in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.3819400
Longitude: -64.5285800

Family Members:

Parent

James H Hiltz

(1879 - 1970)

Eva Luella Foley Hiltz

(1882 - 1967)

Spouse

Marie Evelyn Ernst Hiltz

(1915 - 1994)

Siblings

Althiea Marcuerite Hiltz

(unknow - unknow)

Arnold Theodore Hiltz

(unknow - unknow)

John Milton Hiltz

(unknow - unknow)

Myrtle Mae Hiltz Robar

(1904 - 1990)

Arthur L Hiltz

(1907 - 1970)

Frank L Hiltz

(1915 - 1984)

Phyllis M Hiltz Sorette

(1920 - 1981)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brookside Cemetery
Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3819400, -64.5285800

2. Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3785600, -64.5303900

3. Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3726110, -64.5000000

4. Hebbville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3510700, -64.5384600

5. Dayspring Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3730300, -64.4808200

6. Maple Leaf Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3647900, -64.4756700

7. Redeemer Lutheran Church Cemetery
Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3609139, -64.4577333

8. Acacia Cemetery
Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3586110, -64.4566670

9. Newcombville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3752200, -64.6074600

10. Christ Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4312900, -64.4799300

11. Pleasantville Cemetery New
Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3372600, -64.4499600

12. Lake Centre Cemetery
Lake Centre, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3142200, -64.4834800

13. Silver Cemetery - Rhodes Corner
Rhodes Corner, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3776400, -64.4228700

14. Oakhill Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3058333, -64.5327777

15. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3058333, -64.5327777

16. Old Pleasantville Cemetery - Pleasantville
Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3358800, -64.4394300

17. Pleasantville Cemetery Old
Pleasantville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3355170, -64.4395810

18. Conquerall Mills Lutheran Church Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3022220, -64.5413880

19. Saint Matthew's Presbyterian Cemetery
Conquerall Mills, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3019440, -64.5419440

20. Mulock Cemetery
Rhodes Corner, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3675510, -64.4166670

21. Midville Branch Cemetery
Midville Branch, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4215800, -64.6320500

22. Sweetland Cemetery
Sweetland, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4682400, -64.5079200

23. Middle LaHave Cemetery
Middle LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3308500, -64.4213000

24. Farmville Cemetery
Farmville, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4649900, -64.4690100