Francis E. Hill

Born on April 9, 1923 in Danbury, CT, he was a son of the late Elroy Hunter and Alice Brundage Hill. Fran attended Danbury Schools and was a 1942 graduate of Danbury High School. He then joined the US Navy and served as a Naval Engineer.

Fran married the former Thelma Deitz in 1948 at Sacred Heart Church in Danbury. They resided for many years at 85 Franklin Street in Danbury; they moved to New Milford in 1962. His wife of 66 years, Thelma, passed away in 2014.

A longtime employee with Eaton Consolidated Controls in Bethel for over 25 years, he retired in 1988.

An active member of Sacred Heart Church in Danbury, Fran was a member of the choir there. He became entranced with the wilderness life and was a lifelong hunter and fisherman. An avid painter, some of his most beautiful works were of nature scenes. He was a member of American Legion Post #200.

Survivors include his Godsons: Arthur Guertin and his wife, Mei, of New Milford, CT; and Donald Deitz and his wife, Rin, of New Preston, CT. Also his cousins: Robert Meuhlfeld and Sandra Berry. Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, 12 Cottage St., Danbury, CT. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Friends will be received from 4pm-6pm on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.

Contributions in Fran’s memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 12 Cottage St., Danbury, CT 06810

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