ROBERT KEVIN HILTON

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

• I worked with Kevin at Bristol Aerospace and I very was sad to read of his passing. Kevin and had a dry wit and sense of humor that made for easy conversation. He had a gentle soul and was always thoughtful in his interactions. We had a good group of people at Bristol but Kevin sticks out and I thought of him often and long after we had lost touch with each other. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and family. - Posted by: Jim McCormick (Friend) on: Oct 31, 2017

• Hi Teresa, Very difficult to find the right words to offer any comfort at times like this. We give you our deepest heartfelt sympathy to your loss,also to your families. He will always be remembered as a friend held in high respect for who he was. It's a loss to all that knew him,sadly missed but never forgotten. Our prayers now wish you heal,find peace and keep the good memories with you! Take care of yourself Teresa. sincerely, XOXOXO Frank and Susan P.S I only recently heard about Kevin and honestly it tore me up inside,still is. Did not feel comfortable coming to see him at that time.My emotions get the best of me so would not of done either one of us good. I hope you understand.Having said that let me share my memories of Kevin. It's all about Team Hawerchuk. I heard about the team in 1987 and back in the day very few spots were available,and you had to try out.Beer drinkers and you had to try out,too funny. NOT REALLY,you had to fit in. Well I fit in and I was a happy camper, I made the team,really felt like an honour to be excepted. I believe Kevin was captain forever,an he earned my respect right from the get go. His calm cool collect attitude earned my respect immediately. He was the backbone on defence,he had a great move which I call the slip and slide worked everytime.Fake and freeze you one way and gone by you the other way. Was a thing of beauty to watch.Never forget the year of 92-93 the only year we finally won it all,2nd best for years. Kevin presented me a trophy on behalf of the team(I know he organized) for my efforts at the time for running team.Still have that trophy proudly in view. There are so many best of times,many times out at Dave Furey cabin for golf tournaments, parties at DANO'S, get togethers here there and everywhere,even parking lot chuks. ANYONE that played for the CHUKS, through 1982-2002,remembers as a very very special time. Dinner parties,also some great gaming sessions I had with Kevin. At the end of the day I am grateful for Kevin touching my life. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Frank and Susan Steding (friend) on: Oct 29, 2017

• R.K. Hilton. You made the haywire antics of working and living on a CNR signal gang in Northwest Ontario that much more hilarious. I often hear your impressions of old coworkers in my mind and it forces me to chuckle. I am eternally saddened that I wont ever have the opportunity to tip a pint or toss a dart again in your company, but, I am also eternally thankful that we shared all those laughs and were friends. Fair journeys. HGW - Posted by: Howard Warren (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2017

• I didn’t see Kev often growing up, as both my dad and my uncle were military, but that made the time spent with my Hilton cousins that much more memorable. Kev, my brother and I were all close in age so we were able to hang together on vacations. Since leaving the country crack in ‘92, I’ve only seen him a handful of times and met his lovely wife Teresa once, but he and his brothers weren’t far from my heart. And, of course, hockey was never far from Kevin’s heart. I offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to Teresa, Bill & Sheila and Craig & Elizabeth, and the nieces and nephews. You’re in my heart and prayers. - Posted by: Cathy Hilton (Cousin) on: Oct 28, 2017