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Death in our diocesan family: Barbara Hillyer, wife of the Rev. Deacon Frederick W. Hillyer

Barbara Hillyer

With sadness we share the news of the passing of Barbara Hillyer, 84, on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in Maywood. She was the wife of the Rev. Deacon Frederick W. Hillyer, who served at St. Martin's Church in Maywood for many years.

A dedicated and active member of the vestry and congregation of St. Martin's, Barbara was devoted to her family, her faith and her friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Laura, and her sister Joan Campbell. She is survived by daughter Leslie Tuttle and her husband Thomas; daughter Beth Buoro and her husband William; son Steven Hillyer and his husband Timothy; three grandchildren, Christopher Tuttle and his wife Jennifer, Jennifer Tuttle and Craig Buoro; and two great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Kyle Tuttle.

Her funeral service was held at St. Martin's, Maywood on February 9, 2015.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 29 Parkway, Maywood, NJ 07607 or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be posted online.

Lord, for your faithful people life is changed, not ended.
When the body of our earthly dwelling lies in death
we gain an everlasting dwelling place in heaven.
Lord, grant eternal rest, forever in the radiance of your light.
Amen.