Robert Chester Hills

Robert Hills, 63, of Old Saybrook, formally of Wethersfield, passed away unexpectedly at home in Westbrook CT, on October 1, 2023. He was predeceased by his father Norman F Hills. He leaves behind his mother Joyce Hills of Old Saybrook, his sister Lori Hills and her husband Mark Snelgrove of Rocky Hill, his brother Norman (Randy) Hills and his wife Patricia (Guminiak) Hills of Andover CT as well as many nieces and nephews. Jamie Sweeney and his wife Lucia of North Carolina; Kara (Sweeney) Parker and Seth Parker of Maine; and Erin (Sweeney) Cremins of Old Wethersfield; Kris Hills and his wife Laura (Burrill) Hills of South Windsor; Brittany (Hills) Dilworth and her husband Michael Dilworth of Coventry CT, and many grand nieces and nephews; Jaxson and Mason Hills of South Windsor, Chloe and Nolan Parker of Maine; Krister Sweeney - Centeno of North Carolina; Emery Cremins of Old Wethersfield and Otto Dillworth of Coventry. He also leaves behind his sweet and wonderful friend Lesley Smith.

Robby was a really special person who took great pleasure from spending time with his family and his friends. He was very proud of his ability to complete his college degree in marketing and finance. He was a devoted and loving son to his mom, Joyce. He was a wonderful brother who would drop anything to help out whenever he could. He was generous and giving to everyone he knew and he forgave everyone, even business associates that took advantage of his charitable nature. He was particularly fond of his nieces, nephews and their children. He owned and managed his own businesses in Norwich and was active in the lives of many residents of the city. He was an active member of AA, and he sponsored and helped many individuals achieve and maintain their sobriety. He was proud of his ability to overcome his own demons, and many people throughout his community benefited from his time, love, and caring. Throughout his life, he never gave up trying to help others. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, and the world was a better and brighter place because of his time among us.

There are no calling hours, and a private family service will take place at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers or other condolences, he would feel strongly that people who knew him, take the time to do a small favor for someone else, in his memory.

He was also a parishioner of First Church (Congregational) on Main St, Old Saybrook and any donations in his name can be made at the church, located at 366 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, when it is convenient for the donor.