Elsie Anderson Rebecca Hill

Hill, Elsie A R. – passed peacefully away at Tiffany Village St. John’s, NL on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, surrounded by family. Elsie Anderson Rebecca Hill, at the age of 92 was born May 25 1929 in Campbellton, NL.

Predeceased by her parents, Lewis and Vivian Hill, sisters Neta (Kenneth Crowell, Philip Coughlan) and Evelyn (William Mendina), niece Patricia (William LeDuke) and lifelong companion Wallace Howse. 

Left to mourn are sisters Mabel (Joseph Russell deceased), Edith (Arthur Daniels deceased), nieces and nephews; Philip Coughlan (Margaret), Theresa Ansty (Wayne), Rosemary Gray (Eugene), David Russell (Kathleen), Jeffery Daniels (Wendy), Jason Daniels (Deanna), Justin Daniels (Catherine), numerous grand nieces and nephews and close family friends Dean Brinton (Sylvie). 

Elsie was a loving person with an amazingly positive outlook on life. Graduating from the Salvation Army Grace Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 she spent her career serving others, nursing and teaching the profession she loved. Culminating with moving to the Janeway Children’s Hospital as Director of Nursing and finishing her career directing and administering at the Exon House, an institution in St. John’s for children and young adults with disabilities.  

In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the wonderful programs at the CNIB.      EARHill29@gmail.com.        

Elsie’s family would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all of the staff of Tiffany Village. You were all her extended family and you showed her compassion and kindness that she always raved about. Her time at Tiffany was wonderful and we are grateful for the community who embraced her for the past few years.  Over the last weeks of her life you were beyond helpful and comforting to her and all of our family.  We are so grateful for all you did and the dignity with which you treated our treasured family member. 

Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Friday, May 20^th, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service will be held at Barrett’s Memorial Chapel on Saturday, May 21^st, 2022 at 11:00am. Internment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed for those who would like to attend virtually, to attend please follow the link posted on Barrett’s main page. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.barretts.ca.