Brian K. Hilson, 47, of Newark CA died November 14, 2004 after a sudden illness. He was born in Laconia on August 21, 1957, the son of Alfred and Theresa (Sanchagrin) Hilson. He was raised in Laconia and attended parochial school at Sacred Heart parish and was a graduate of Laconia High School, class of 1975.
He served in the US Air Force from December 1975 until August 1987 as a contract administrator, both stateside and overseas. He has been employed by Wal-Mart as a Photo Lab manager in San Leandro CA. He took special pride in his work as he felt he was helping others preserve their memories. Brian had previously served as a photo lab manager in Laconia, Concord and also in St. Mary’s County. Maryland.
He loved spending time with family and friends and was known to always have a joke to brighten an otherwise gloomy day. Brian enjoyed golf and NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed nature and had a gift for finding beauty in all of God’s creations.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Carol (Smith) Hilson of Newark CA; a daughter, Felicia Hilson of Newark CA; four sons, Derek Hilson of CA, Clark Hilson, USAF, currently stationed in England, Brandon Hilson of Laconia and Alex Hilson of Tilton; a sister, Michelle Keets and her husband David of Laconia; two brothers, Michael Hilson and his wife Patricia of Laconia and Paul Hilson of Laconia; three aunts, Sr. Grace Sanchagrin, Sister of the Assumption, Petersham MA, Violet Lapointe of Laconia and Olive Hennessey of Laconia; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial reception was held in the Simoneau & Lambert Funeral Home, 139 Church St. Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.