Many years have passed since that day I walked into the “cosy” office of Vosper Thorneycroft in Portchester Shipyard. An interview was on the agenda. That day turned out to be a very special day, not only did I get the job, but also gained a very dear friend – Hilary. A true friend that was like my mum in the UK. Still have difficulties to understand that you’re no longer with us….. Even if I never got a chance to come over and see you and give you big and warm hugs, I’m so pleased we talked on the phone. I can still hear your voice, same old H. Despite what you were going through, you were still same old H. I bet you could still have told off the lads in the workshop! Miss you so much and love you loads! Sweet dreams Hilary xxxxx

I didn t know you that long but you were such a lovely kind lady who didn't deserve this ending. I shall remember the times we spent together and will always be thankful for you having my kids to stay with you.

An EarthAngel I was truly blessed to meet. Fly High Hilary, Sweet dreams precious lady. Tracy x

I cannot imagine never being able to phone and hear my mums voice again. She was always there for me l through thick and thin. I appreciated her much more the older and I was truly blessed to have her as my mum. ❤️

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Hilary. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.