Ann Theresa Hillmann, 96, of Surry, Maine, passed away on September 2, 2024, at Water’s Edge in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born on January 26, 1928, in Clifton, New Jersey, to the late Harry and Catherine Keen.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frederick Paul Hillmann, her brothers, Harry and Tim Keen, her sister, Mary St. Maria, her sons, Frederick and Mark, and a grandson, Raymond Borke. She is survived by her siblings Jean Butler, Chuck Keen, and James Keen.
In 1947, Ann married Frederick Paul Hillmann. Together, they raised a loving family including their children: Amelia Updike (Sam) of Babson Park, Ann Kitalong (Clarence) of Koror, Palau, Mary Lynn Murphy (Thomas) of Oceanport, NJ, Carol Jean Hillmann (Art Addato, deceased) of Surry, Maine, Louise Bauernfeind (Peter) of Howell, NJ, Helene Borke (Paul) of Red Bank, NJ, Harry Hillmann (Kelly) of Red Bank, NJ, and Edward Hillmann (Yuphaphon) of Udon Thani, Thailand. Ann was blessed with 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Ann and Frederick Paul Hillmann resided in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, Babson Park, Florida and Surry, Maine. Ann received a BS degree from Kean College, NJ and pursued a higher education later in life, graduating from Brookdale Community College alongside her daughters Helene and Louise at the age of 53. She was a dedicated partner in Fred Hillmann Building for 60 years, concurrently working as a realtor. Ann had a passion for gardening, tennis, swimming, reading, politics, and real estate, and she cherished her travels around the world. She was actively involved in St. Agnes Choir and its PTA, contributing to her community in numerous ways.
Ann Hillmann will be remembered for her warmth, her zest for life, and her deep love for her family and friends. Her legacy of hard work, resilience, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
A memorial service, Mass of Resurrection, to celebrate Ann’s life, will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales, Florida on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Luis Osorio officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice. Interment will be at Morgan Bay Cemetery in Surry, Maine.
