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George Archie HILLS
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George HILLS Obituary
Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully and amongst family on Friday 14 November 2025, aged 91 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Joan. Cherished Dad of Karen and Russell Phillips, Denise and Don Smith, Gary and Wanda. Treasured Papa of Vicky and Chris, Jason and Laura, Michael and Gill, Nathan and Renee; Sam, Hannah and Michael, and Matt; Morgan and Jade, Zoe, Amber, Morgan, and Luke. Special Papa George to his 15 great-grandchildren. Loved friend and companion of Shirley. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Heather and the late Des, Edna and Neil, Lois and Don. George dedicated so much of his life to the community, with nearly 40 years as both a member of the Lions Club of Palmerston North (Life Member, Melvin Jones Fellow) and an active Justice of the Peace, and a proud recipient of the Palmerston North Civic Honour Award in 2008. Messages for George's family may be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Masonic Court Rest Home for their wonderful care of George over the past five months. In lieu of flowers, donations to arohanuihospice.org.nz would be much appreciated. A memorial service to celebrate George's life will be held in the Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 25 November 2025, at 1.00pm.
Memories and Condolences
for George HILLS
7 Entries
Viv Hedley
Yesterday
Gary & family and also Shirley, so saddened to hear that George has passed away.
I have fond memories of George at the Freyberg Pool and at our lunch group catch-ups.
Sorry that we won't make it to his funeral as Ivan & I are out of town that day.
Beverley & Stew Murray (nee Stern)
Yesterday
With deepest sympathy to George's family. My association with George was with JP Association. George was a lovely man, very friendly and kind. We will surely miss George. RIP George.
Yvonne Macnamara
Yesterday
Very sad to hear of Georges passing, he was a truly lovely man. We have fond memories of good times when our Dad Geoff was in Lions with George. Deepest sympathy to his Family.
Buster Curson
November 19, 2025
George was a calm and thoughtful presence, encouraging and the epitomy of service. Fondly remembered PDG Buster Curson
ASH Hazlitt
November 19, 2025
On behalf of Lions Clubs of NZ and fellow Lions our condolences to the family of a great New Zealander who thought of others before himself.
PDG Ash HAZLITT 202D Lions District
Trish Holloway
November 19, 2025
George will be sadly missed by many. It has been a privilege and honor to have met George at the Lane 6 mermaids/mermen pool where we girls nicknamed him "Kermit" because of his swimming attire. I will never forget your smile and sense of humor George.
Pam and Bob Harper
November 19, 2025
George, like a few of his vintage, was a person that can never be replace.
His dedication to the community had to be seen, to appreciate it true depth and breadth.
RIP George
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Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors697 Main Street Palmerston North, Manawatu