It is with great sadness that the family of Donald F. Hiltz announce his passing on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Charlotte County Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 88.

Born November 25, 1932, Don was the youngest of five children. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernard and Ethel Hiltz as well as his siblings: Vern, Earl, Eleanor Leahman and Ruth Richardson.

Growing up in Milltown, Don left school early to begin work at the St. Croix Cotton Mill. He soon began a long career with the maintenance and later the warehouse team at Ganong Brothers, retiring in 1997 after 43 years of service.

In his youth Don was an avid athlete, playing softball and hockey into his 40’s, after which he enjoyed watching these sports through NHL and MLB.

Don loved spending time with his friends and family at their cottage in Oak Bay and could be found enjoying a beer in front of the fireplace with Bea.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Beatrice and their three children: Donna (Claude Bastarache) of Saint-Maurice, NB, Sharon (Frank McCallum) of Beaver Harbour, NB, and David (Dawn-Marie) of Dartmouth, NS. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Tina, Ian and Ainsley, great-grandchildren, Gary and Kalista, great-great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Bellamy and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at the Rolling Dam United Cemetery, Rolling Dam, NB on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2 PM.

For those who wish, donations in memory of Don may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Charlotte County Cancer Society, or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca