Hiltz, Willard Fredrick – It’s with heavy hearts that we share the news of our Dad, Willard Fredrick Hiltz, of Dutch Settlement, who passed away on May 22, 2026 at the age of 87.
He was born and raised in Chester and was a son of the late Rufus and Dorothy (Pulsifer) Hiltz.
During his many years of trucking, he worked at various companies. Beginning at Dartmouth Lumber and ending his career at Quality Concrete (Dartmouth). Dad would come out of retirement occasionally to drive when someone needed him.
It was in the beginning at Dartmouth Lumber where he met Mom, the love of his life, Jean (Hurshman). They were married for fifty-six years until Mom’s passing in 2015.
Together they raised four children, were blessed with nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Dad would give his shirt off his back or lend a hand to anyone in need. Dad’s favorite pastimes were spent fishing (regardless of the weather), playing crib and coffee times at Tim’s. More than any of this, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Left to miss him dearly are his children, Lenny (Darlene), John (Shawna), Cindy (Will) Pearo, and Jamie (Connie); grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Mona Arnold, Saskatchewan; sister-in-law, Agnes Hurshman, Dutch Settlement; fishing and crib buddies, Bobby and Terry; Princess Auto shopping buddy, Donny; special fur grandchild, Leroy who adored Papa.
He was predeceased by mom, Jean; his parents, Rufus and Dorthy “Dolly” Hiltz; sister, Doris (Bill Venator); brothers, Floyd, Jerry; grandsons, Mathew and Robert.
Visitation will be held in Carrolls Corner Rec Hall, 9 Milford Road on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Service in St. George’s Church, Dutch Settlement, on Friday May 29th, 2026, at 2 p.m., with Rev. David Flecther officiating. A family burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Lung Association or a charity of your choice.
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