Gilmanton Iron Works-----Angus “Sonny” B. Hiltz, 72, of 27 Page Road, died at the Concord Hospital, Concord on Saturday, December 29, 2012.
Sonny was born August 28, 1940 in Wolfeboro, N.H., the son of Fred L. and Cynthia Hiltz. He was a lifelong resident of Gilmanton Iron Works and worked with his father on the family farm. He was employed as an automobile mechanic and was owner of Sonny’s Auto Service. He served in the U. S. Army from 1958-1964.
Sonny was a supporter of the Gilmanton Community Church and was active in the Gilmanton Old Home Day Association. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of the Studebaker Group and was a member of the Granite State Street Rodders for twenty years. Sonny loved restoring antique cars. He was always very giving for people in need.
Survivors include his wife of forty-five years, Virginia (Banfill) Hiltz, of Gilmanton Iron Works; a daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and Larry Carrier, of Boscawen, N.H, a son and daughter-in-law, Angus L. & Anna Hiltz of West Richland, Washington;. two grandchildren, Lisa Davis of Franklin and Samantha Carrier of Boscawen; four step grandchildren, Jessica Carrier and Lauren Carrier of New Hampshire, Olivia Randazzo and Cody Randazzo, both of Washington; a sister, Dorothy Willard, of Gilmanton and a brother and a sister-in-law, Donald and Hilda Hiltz, of Epsom.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 49 Church Hill, Belmont, N.H.
Spring burial will be held Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:00PM in the family lot in Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Gilmanton Community Church, PO Box 6, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837 or to the Gilmanton Old Home Day Association c/o B. Angevine, 292 Holman Street, Laconia, N H 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.