In memory of

Allan Richard Hill

August 25, 1949 -  August 26, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Richard Hill on August 26, 2024 at the age of 75, after a long brave battle with multiple myeloma. Beloved husband of Suzanne Hill (nee Lee), beloved son of the late Arthur Hill and the late Vera Hill (nee Perkins), survived by two sisters, Sonja Connolly and Dina Hill (Alrick Hughes), brother-in-law Leonard Lee (May), and many nieces and nephews. Allan will also be missed by many cousins and friends throughout Canada and the USA.

Although Allan graduated from Ryerson University's Architecture program, he has had many very different career ventures during his lifetime, but he enjoyed for the longest period of time his work as a self-employed consultant in Food Safety and Quality Control Management. He thrived on its challenges and its travels.

Allan was passionate about travelling, golfing, and cruising. One of his goals in life was to "travel as much as he can, to visit as many places as he can, while he can do it". He was an avid and speedy reader of books and everything on the internet, especially articles about places to visit. When not travelling, he loved researching and planning his next adventures away from home. He was very organized. He did all the bookings and made all the arrangements. He even printed the itineraries, which included, of course golfing wherever and whenever possible, visits to botanical gardens, ancient castles and trips to amazing sites often with prebooked entrance tickets. He celebrated his 70th birthday in Saint Petersburg, Russia's cultural capital!

Allan's other passion was designing and implementing improvements to his home and garden in Toronto. Even after his diagnosis in the spring of 2021, he continued working on all his projects for the house, completing the last section of the retaining walls and terraces for his garden, although only on a supervisory capacity. He rarely sat still, except when he was sitting in front of a canvass surrounded by his brushes and many tubes of colourful oil paints.

Illness was the only obstruction to his source of energy to accomplish all his dreams.

Cremation has already taken place. A Celebration of Life is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to a charity of your choice or to Multiple Myeloma research.


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Suzanne Hill (spouse, wife, travel partner, golf partner,)

Entered September 11, 2024 from Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I will miss you, Allan, Love of my life! I used to joke with you all the time about how you were always in such a hurry! You've hit the ball first and have left too soon. Once again you are steps ahead of me, so I will have to follow behind. Not sure how the future is going to be without you by my side, organizing everything. I will always love you and I am missing you. Until we meet again, Rest in peace.


Leonard Lee (Brother in law)

Entered September 11, 2024 from Toronto

I remember the first time that we sort of met. Sue handed me the telephone and probably said something like "someone wants to talk to you". I think you said "hello" and then introduced yourself to me on the phone, and we spoke with each other for some time that first time. You certainly had a way with words and the gift of gab. That was about 55 years ago. Since then, you have been a part of my sister's life and a part of mine. You became the brother I never had. Sadly, the time has come to say "good-bye".
I will miss you.

Wayne & Shirley Cocking (Cousin)

Entered September 11, 2024 from Vernon, BC

Our deepest condolences Suzanne. We have such great memories of Allan over the years. He is at peace now. Lots os love 💕

Del and Dianne Honeybourne (Cousins)

Entered September 12, 2024 from Armstrong B.C.Canada

We will miss him many wonderful memories we have of him. Rest in peace Alan!!!

Imogene and David (In-law)

Entered September 12, 2024 from Barrie

Our deepest condolences to Suzanne and family for the loss of her beloved husband. RIP Allan.

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