Obituaries

Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I enjoyed my sales calls into the print shop. I would leave with a history lesson either in printing, or of stories of his adventures. Great memories of a great guy.

Bill, Johnny and I did business for many years and I could always count on them to pull off the emergency order when needed. Always loved hearing the stories from the old days and the "camp". Certainly the end of an era with Billies passing.

So sorry for your family lose. The Hiltons were true friends of our family. Dad will miss his daily phone calls, from Billy. Almost 48 years ago when Leonard and I got married, your Dad would not let us pay for the invitations. Saying no, you are family. Deepest sympathy Johnny, Ernie and your families Weldon, Glenna and Leonard

Sending prayers and sympathy to all the family. Anne and Lynn Flemming.

From the Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of Eastern Star Lodge #51 A.F & A.M., we offer our deepest condolences to the Family. William or Brother Bill as we knew him was a 65 yr member of our Fraternity and a valued member for all the work he did for the Lodge. He will be missed. "Til we meet Again"

Ernie, Elizabeth and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was one hardworking man who gave so much to his community and family! I know he will be missed. You have so many fond memories. ❤️Deb and Rick Mayer

Sincere condolences on losing Bill, he was one of a kind and larger than life to those of us in the printing industry. Small world that it is Butch played guitar in the band of my next door neighbour and upon learning I was getting into the trade invited me to drop into Independent. I was only on the job for a day or two when my employer sent me to see Bill about some typesetting; of course Butch greeted me immediately, introduced me to Bill and a friendship/bond of wanting to become a printer was instantaneous. Bill was always eager to swap tales of tough jobs and (in)famous customers or just plain old talk of great fishing expeditions. The company I worked for moved away from the Downtown core and above everything else I missed my drop in visits to Independent Print. This was just before John came into the business as I recall my last visit an offset press had been brought in and they told me it was for the "new guy". Bill is my second old friend I find in the Honour Roll today and both their memories will live on in me as Butch still does until it's my turn. R I P

To all the family, I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. My Dad, Frank loved Billy's kindness of bringing him down meals and a visit. Dad thought so much of him! My heart goes out to your all. Ginnie (Virginia Hilton) Kerr

Bill, Butch and Johnny were always so helpful and happy to be so whenever I stopped into The Independent Print, to order some work or just to visit. It's no wonder they kept the business going for so many years. My sympathies to the family at Bill's passing. -Joe Murphy

John, Lynne & Family, I am so Very Sorry to hear of Billy's Passing...My (Our) Deepest Sympathy to you all.... Carla, Rick, & Momma B.

We are very sad to hear of uncle Billies passing we all had fond memories of him and aunt Winette,at the camp dad always said it was the best of times .love to you all the Peach kids .

So sorry for your loss but how amazing that your family had so much love and care from Papa Hilton. His legacy will live on through all of you. Cherish those fond memories. Sending love and comfort to you all during this hard time. XO P. S. We miss all the paper at school!

So sorry, Elizabeth and family. I am down to two of the little skinny notebooks he provided from the printing company. Keep the memory close to your heart. Michelle Reynolds-Mader