Ian Thomas. HILL

1930 - 2021

BORN

1930

DIED

2021

Ian HILL Obituary

HILL, Ian Thomas. 22 April 1930 - 23 August 2021 Ian passed away peacefully, aged 91, in Auckland, NZ, with his daughter Michelle present. Son of the late Henry Adamson Hill and Annie Crossar Hill (née Porteous). Brother of the late Henry (Harry) James Hill, Isabel McCarty and the late Mary Rose Mirko. Former husband and friend of Jacqueline Hill. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of David and Gillian (Australia), Michelle, Adrienne and Palle, Grahame and Andrew. Loved Poppa of Grandchildren: Marcus and Hailey (Australia), Stephanie (Australia); Kristina and Stuart, Joanne; Sacha, Kaius; Rebecca and Michael (Australia), Grahame Michael; Kent and Liezl, Georgia and Ieuan and of Great Grandchildren: Zachary, Daniel, Benjamin, Blaise; the late Samuel (Sam), Caitlin; Talisha Grace, Manessah, Jediah, Alina and Elias (Australia). Former Pipe Major of the Pipes and Drums of the Signals Association (now Signals Pipes and Drums). Former President of the NZ Daimler Club, member of Australian and UK Daimler Clubs, member of the Burns Society, Clan Donald and others. Rest in Peace Dad. We will miss your witty humour, sparkling eyes and ready smile. Sláinte Mhath A Service to celebrate Ian's life will be held once gatherings are permitted. Please send communications, including whether you wish to be notified of or may attend Ian's Memorial Service to: A Olsen and M Hill PO Box 54, Silverdale 0944 [email protected]; [email protected]

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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2021.

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Alan Dawson

August 30, 2021

Rest in peace Ian and has been a pleasure and privilege to have known you over all these years associated with RNZ Signals. We had many discussions over the years you being with Skirl of the pipes and me being a brass band man as well. Condolences to the family and Michelle yes i would like to be advised when the memorial service does eventuate as I would like to attend.As we operators would say, another "silent key" in the Corps. Your service to the Corps will not be forgotten.
Alan(Archie)Dawson, ANZIM, MSM WO1(Retd) RNZ Signals 1957 - 1985.

Brian O'Brien

August 30, 2021

On behalf of myself and the O'Brien family I want to express our sorrow to hear of the passing of our friend and Neighbour Ian Hill. I was associated with Ian for decades and during these many years. Ian piped at our Family, weddings, funerals and Family gatherings and New Years eve became official when he played Pipes on New Years eve from Lavelle road to our house. This was also a signal to the neighbours to join us for Hogmanay...Ian was a wonderful Pipe Major who led our Band of Brothers with dedication and enthusiasm and it was my honour to have joined him at the very beginning of the Pipes and Drums of the Signals Association.. My one regret was the fact that I couldn't convince those in charge to award him a medal for his long service. I believe Ian would have held the rank of Pipe Major longer than any other person in New Zealand to my knowledge. He will be missed and our condolences are extended to his Families.
It's hard to forget someone who gave you so much pleasure

Requiescat in Pace old friend. Your duty is done!

Sláinte Mhath
Brian O'Brien
Waipu

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