Obituary of Carol Hilton

Carol Hilton (81) of Glastonbury CT passed away February 20, 2015 following a brief illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, John C. Hilton and her devoted family: two sons Jack Hilton of Glastonbury, William Hilton and his wife Mea of Cambridge MA, and her daughter Sarah and her husband Doug Dorman of Marlborough CT. She leaves four adored grandchildren, Katie Dorman of Marlborough, and Nell, Liam and Finn Hilton of Cambridge. Carol also leaves behind her brother Daniel Bickerstaffe of Alton, NH. She will be missed by many loving nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Carol was Executive Director for 20 years of "A Place of Grace" food pantry in the Parkville section of Hartford. This pantry served over 200 local families year round. Carol was an active member of St James Episcopal Church in Glastonbury serving on the vestry, altar guild, flower guild outreach committee and other church activities. Carol loved gardening and was an active member and past president of the Glastonbury Garden Club. She founded the Club's "Garden Therapy" program for senior living residents in town. Carol was a member of Glastonbury Hills Country Club for many years where she won many golf and tennis tournaments. She scored a trio of holes-in-one. Carol enjoyed many years of downhill skiing, particularly at Mont Tremblant and Killington where she owned a winter home. She also owned a summer home on Cape Cod where she enjoyed her lobster boat, kayaking and digging mussels. She and her husband were active members of the Cape Cod Power and Sail Squadron. Carol was an avid card player and participated in numerous bridge clubs with friends. Carol invented, patented and her company, Hilton Golf, Ltd. manufactured golf club swing weights plus other golf related products. Carol served her Town as a long-time member of the Glastonbury Public Safety Commission. Carol was past president of the Hartford Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). On Wednesday February 25th 2015 we welcome family and friends to the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury CT for calling hours between 5:00 and 8:00PM. A service in celebration and thanksgiving to God for the life of Carol will be held at St James Episcopal Church, 2584 Main Street, Glastonbury on Thursday February 26th at 2:00PM. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in Carol's name may be made to JDRF using this link: www.jdrf.org. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.