Bruce HILL Obituary

Major, MBE, M.i.D, RNZIR and NZSAS. Served in the Malayan Emergency, Indonesian Confrontation and Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Erin, loving father of Gregory, the late Justin, Jason and Carol-Lynn. Treasured grandfather of Hamish, Ilana, Sarah, Ekko, Campbelle, Abby and Ethan, and great-grandfather to Emma and Ella. Loved father-in-law to Kate, Katrina and Nik. Bruce was a past President of the Hamilton Rotary Club (1983), The Hamilton Officer's Club (1979) and the Claudelands Bowling Club (1999). Bruce, 93 years old, died on Saturday 8th February 2025, peacefully and surrounded by all his children and grandchildren. Funeral Service to be held at Hamilton Park Cemetery (Newstead) on Thursday 13th February at 1.30pm with a private cremation afterwards.

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Published by Waikato Times on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Mary-Lynn Griffith

July 11, 2025

Dear uncle Bruce you are always in our thoughts -the awesome way you brought us all together in the extended Winthrop family. Rest easy love Mary-Lynn daughter of Jack and Judy Griffith

Ilana Signal

February 14, 2025

Thank you everyone who attended his funeral, whether in person, online or in spirit.
A few folks have asked about his work on the Winthrop and Hill family histories. You can reach out to me, Lana, at [email protected].
He was a soldier, a leader and a family man and we will miss him greatly.

Desmond Meads

February 12, 2025

So sorry to miss a weekly meeting with a very special friend.
Des (and Pam) Meads

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