Barbara Daily Hill
SCARBOROUGH – On Sept. 23, 2022, Barbara Daily Hill peacefully passed away. She was 94. Born in Chicago, Ill., her family moved frequently, finally settling in Oil City, Pa. While working summers at Lakewood Inn and Theater in Madison, she met her husband, Robert Hill, of Bangor. They lived in Portsmouth, N.H., then Newington, N.H. for 52 years. Most recently living the past 18 years in Scarborough.
Barbara graduated Goucher College (1949) with a degree in mathematics. She taught mathematics for 24 years at Oyster River High School in Durham, N.H. She earned her master’s in education (1966) and Master of Science in teaching mathematics (1974) at the University of New Hampshire. Following retirement from Oyster River High School, Barbara was a mathematics education instructor at UNH for 12 years.
Barbara was a committed community volunteer and supporter. She tutored residents at Long Creek Detention Center in South Portland for their math GED exam and was a board member, was treasurer for Swift Water Girl Scout Council for 15 years, a 25-plus year member of the NHTM (NH Teachers of Mathematics), member of the Town of Newington, NH School Board, Planning Board, the Regional Planning Commission, the Historical Society and Historic District Commission. She was an active member of the Portsmouth Athenaeum. She loved gardening and adored her dogs.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Robert Hill, Jr. (wife Patti), Andrew Hill, a daughter, Alison Sweeney (husband John); eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; and a sister, Mary Jane Morse.
Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert Hill; sister, Ellen Marie Hoffman, and brother, Bill Daily. She leaves many family and friends including her dear, sweet dog, Gritty, her most recent rescue.
A celebration of her life will be held in Spring 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland. To view Barbara’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to:
The Richard Balomenos Fund for Mathematics Education at UNH,
New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics to:
Michelle Morton-Curit,
NHTM Treasurer,
22 Morgan Dr.,
Epping, NH 03042;
Portsmouth Athenaeum,
P.O. Box 366,
Portsmouth, NH 03802;
First Congregational Church UCC,
301 Cottage Rd.,
South Portland, ME, 04106;
or Goucher College, Towson, Md.
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