Obituary for Raymond E. Hilder
Hartford
Raymond Edward Hilder, 82 of Hartford passed away on Sunday October 20,2019 at Glens Falls Hospital where he shared a room with his wife surrounded by family.
Raymond was born June 21,1937 in Whitehall the son of Edward and Minnie (Gordon) Hilder. He served in the Air Force and The Army National Guard and was a member of the Whitehall American Legion Post 83. He retired from Telescope in the Mid 90s after 35 years. He enjoyed Bartending at Bayview Gardens for Mackey and Marilyn Gordon and at Howie’s Bar and Grill for his Father and Mother In-Law. Ray loved being outdoors in his garden and tending to his wife’s flowers. He loved teaching his grandchildren how to play cards. He enjoyed going to Auctions with his wife. He was the greatest Husband, Father and Grandfather always patient, kind and hard working.
He is predeceased by his Parents, his Sisters Betty Herbert, and Janice Card, his Father In-Law Howard Osborne.
He Survived by his Wife of 55 years Patricia Osborne Hilder, their Children Melissa Rockenstire (George) of Hampton NY, Floyd Hilder (Lori) of Hartford NY, Patricia Kasuba (Stanley) of Whitehall NY, and Raymond Hilder (Beth) of Brandon VT. Their Grandchildren Breanne Ryder (Clayton), Rachael Pratt (Dusty), Samantha Kasuba, Allie and Lucas Lacey. Step Grandchildren Allie and Steven Lathrop. Great Grandchildren Knox and Addison Pratt, and Wyatt Ryder. A daughter Dianne Wilson (Butch) and her family of Chester, Vermont. His Sister Shirley Epifanio and Brother William Hilder (Ann), Mother In-Law Eileen Osborne, Sister In-Law Marion Austin (Harold), Brother In-Law Howie Osborne (Sandy). Many Cousins, Nieces and Nephews, two friends that were dear to his heart Victor and Tina Bailey and his beloved dogs Patty and Izzy.
Friends may call from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 123 Main Street, Argyle, NY 12809.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon following the calling hours at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Mettowee Cemetery, Granville.
To post online condolences, please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.
Raymond Edward Hilder, 82 of Hartford passed away on Sunday October 20,2019 at Glens Falls Hospital where he shared a room with his wife surrounded by family.
Raymond was born June 21,1937 in Whitehall the son of Edward and Minnie (Gordon) Hilder. He served in the Air Force and The Army National Guard and was a member of the Whitehall American Legion Post 83. He retired from Telescope in the Mid 90s after 35 years. He enjoyed Bartending at Bayview Gardens for Mackey and Marilyn Gordon and at Howie’s Bar and Grill for his Father and Mother In-Law. Ray loved being outdoors in his garden and tending to his wife’s flowers. He loved teaching his grandchildren how to play cards. He enjoyed going to Auctions with his wife. He was the greatest Husband, Father and Grandfather always patient, kind and hard working.
He is predeceased by his Parents, his Sisters Betty Herbert, and Janice Card, his Father In-Law Howard Osborne.
He Survived by his Wife of 55 years Patricia Osborne Hilder, their Children Melissa Rockenstire (George) of Hampton NY, Floyd Hilder (Lori) of Hartford NY, Patricia Kasuba (Stanley) of Whitehall NY, and Raymond Hilder (Beth) of Brandon VT. Their Grandchildren Breanne Ryder (Clayton), Rachael Pratt (Dusty), Samantha Kasuba, Allie and Lucas Lacey. Step Grandchildren Allie and Steven Lathrop. Great Grandchildren Knox and Addison Pratt, and Wyatt Ryder. A daughter Dianne Wilson (Butch) and her family of Chester, Vermont. His Sister Shirley Epifanio and Brother William Hilder (Ann), Mother In-Law Eileen Osborne, Sister In-Law Marion Austin (Harold), Brother In-Law Howie Osborne (Sandy). Many Cousins, Nieces and Nephews, two friends that were dear to his heart Victor and Tina Bailey and his beloved dogs Patty and Izzy.
Friends may call from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 123 Main Street, Argyle, NY 12809.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon following the calling hours at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Mettowee Cemetery, Granville.
To post online condolences, please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.