S. Jane Hiltz 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald
Published: Monday, May 8, 2000.
(From the collection of Gwen Christie)
S. Jane Hiltz, 85, The Forties, died May 7, 2000, in Armview Estates, Halifax County. Born in Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mary Elizabeth (Hiltz) Bezanson. She was known for her many crafts, especially straw hat making and demonstrated this art throughout the Maritimes. A book was produced describing her talent for this art. Surviving are daughters, Lydia (Mrs. John MacDonald), Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. Lindsay Gates), Timberlea; sisters, Mary (Mrs. Cecil Daniels), The Forties; Helen (Mrs. Percy Corkum), Auburn; Mrs. Idella Burgher, Musquodoboit; Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Chester Basin; brothers, Eric, Aylesford; Ernest, Berwick; grandchildren, John Michael MacDonald, Andrew MacDonald, Stephen MacDonald, Joseph MacDonald, Angela (MacDonald) Comeau, Carla Gates-Morris, Peggy Gates-Hammond, and Julie Gates; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceaased by her husband, Alex Hiltz; infant son, Alexander; brothers, Henry and Alfred. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, May 8, in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in St. Augustine's Anglican Church, The Forties, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Church Cemetery, The Forties. Donations in memory may be made to St. Augustine's Anglican Church or any charity.
With thanks to Rosemary Rafuse.
S. Jane Hiltz 2000 Halifax Chronicle Herald
Published: Monday, May 8, 2000.
(From the collection of Gwen Christie)
S. Jane Hiltz, 85, The Forties, died May 7, 2000, in Armview Estates, Halifax County. Born in Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mary Elizabeth (Hiltz) Bezanson. She was known for her many crafts, especially straw hat making and demonstrated this art throughout the Maritimes. A book was produced describing her talent for this art. Surviving are daughters, Lydia (Mrs. John MacDonald), Halifax; Margaret (Mrs. Lindsay Gates), Timberlea; sisters, Mary (Mrs. Cecil Daniels), The Forties; Helen (Mrs. Percy Corkum), Auburn; Mrs. Idella Burgher, Musquodoboit; Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Chester Basin; brothers, Eric, Aylesford; Ernest, Berwick; grandchildren, John Michael MacDonald, Andrew MacDonald, Stephen MacDonald, Joseph MacDonald, Angela (MacDonald) Comeau, Carla Gates-Morris, Peggy Gates-Hammond, and Julie Gates; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceaased by her husband, Alex Hiltz; infant son, Alexander; brothers, Henry and Alfred. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, May 8, in W.C. Hiltz Funeral Parlour, Kentville. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in St. Augustine's Anglican Church, The Forties, Rev. Gordon Neish officiating. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Church Cemetery, The Forties. Donations in memory may be made to St. Augustine's Anglican Church or any charity.
With thanks to Rosemary Rafuse.
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