1931
James
2021
James E. Hill, Sr.
February 21, 1931 — August 15, 2021
HOLDEN - James E. Hill, Sr., 90, a lifelong resident, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Dodge Park in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Ernest and Mildred (Mellen) Hill.
He leaves his loving wife of 64 years, Esther E. (Davis) Hill; his sons, James E. Hill, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth of Holden, Thomas Hill, and his wife, Sharon of West Boylston, Gregory Hill and his wife, Joanne of Holden and Peter Hill and his wife, Tanya of Unity, NH; and his four grandchildren, Sarah, Caitlin, Jennifer and Paul, and 4 great-grandchildren.
James graduated from Holden High School and Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston. After completing his education, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. James worked for the Town of Holden for 28 years retiring as the head mechanic in 1995. Previously, he worked at Chaffins Garage. He was a member of the Holden Baptist Church; the Greendale Retired Men's Club and served on the auxiliary fire department in Holden for 45 years. He also enjoyed fishing and woodworking projects making toys and birdhouses.
A private committal service will be held at Grove Cemetery in Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holden Assoc. of Fire Fighters, P.O. Box 90, Holden, MA 01520. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.
He leaves his loving wife of 64 years, Esther E. (Davis) Hill; his sons, James E. Hill, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth of Holden, Thomas Hill, and his wife, Sharon of West Boylston, Gregory Hill and his wife, Joanne of Holden and Peter Hill and his wife, Tanya of Unity, NH; and his four grandchildren, Sarah, Caitlin, Jennifer and Paul, and 4 great-grandchildren.
James graduated from Holden High School and Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston. After completing his education, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. James worked for the Town of Holden for 28 years retiring as the head mechanic in 1995. Previously, he worked at Chaffins Garage. He was a member of the Holden Baptist Church; the Greendale Retired Men's Club and served on the auxiliary fire department in Holden for 45 years. He also enjoyed fishing and woodworking projects making toys and birdhouses.
A private committal service will be held at Grove Cemetery in Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holden Assoc. of Fire Fighters, P.O. Box 90, Holden, MA 01520. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.
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