Phyllis M. (Graham) (Desmond)
Hiltz
1916 - 2015
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Phyllis Mae Hiltz, age 98, at the Dartmouth General Hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born in Fox River, Cumberland County in 1916, she was the daughter of the late John and Dora (Yorke) Graham. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend; a lady of great faith. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be forever missed. She is survived by daughter, Marlane “Molly” Hiltz; son, John (Peggy Guerin) Hiltz; grandsons, Trevor Stronge, Derek (Jennifer) Desmond; granddaughter, Michelle (Cory) Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Jamie, Josh, and Brianna Desmond, and Kyleigh Mitchell; nephew, Dr. Earl (June) Baker and family; chosen family Christine "Pebbles" Robinson, Judy Boucher, Tammy Baker, Michaela, Daniella, Joyce and Lucas Esmail. She was predeceased by husband, Cleniff “Ken” Hiltz; son, Vernon Desmond; daughters-in-law, Brenda Desmond and Annie Hiltz; sisters, Kathleen “Kay” Baker, Georgina Atkinson and Vera Kitchens. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2 PM at Lake Echo Fellowship Baptist Church, 17 Peter Court, Mineville, Pastor Frank Kohler officiating. A reception followed at the church. A graveside committal service (all are welcome to attend) will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 2 PM at the Grace United Cemetery, Port Greville, Pastor Frank Kohler officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, Grace United Church, Port Greville, or to Lake Echo Fellowship Baptist Church.
