NICHOLAS HILL

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NICHOLAS "NICK" HILL "Cmon down" It is with profound sadness, the family announces the passing of Nick Hill on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at the Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 71 years, with his family by his side. Nick leaves to cherish his memory, wife Junee; his sons, "#1 son" Andrew Hill (Debbie), Nick Jr. (Sandy), Melanee Krause (Peter), Scott (fiancee Sandra) grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Breanne and Georgia. Nick was the founder of Kern-Hill Furniture for over 50 years. He loved Winnipeg and all of its cultural events, enjoyed Moose hockey, the Blue Bombers and the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Nick loved the game of hockey, he played pro hockey in his early days, coached for many years and has always enjoyed watching all hockey games. One of Nicks favourite pastimes was spent at the cottage at Grand Marais where he was known for emceeing Lypsync and regarded Grand Beach as "the 11th wonder of the world". Nick was involved with the Rainbow Stage, Red Cross, Muscular Dystrophy, and many, many others. He was active in many fundraising events and was always willing to help out anybody. The family extend special thanks to the Seven Oaks Hospital staff on Section U4 and the ICU Unit for all the care and kindness given to Nick during his stay. A service celebrating Nicks life will be held on Friday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the Calvary Temple, 400 Hargrave St. with Pastor Bruce Martin officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nicks memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent St., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1X3 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. "Words are hard to find to show the appreciation we have in our hearts, for all you have given us." The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 20, 2003