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Carol was a much adored mum, granny, vet and wife who filled so many people’s life with love, fun and wisdom. She was a ray of sunshine whose 77 years were cut short by cancer. She was a north london legend whose ability to connect with people and make a difference to their lives was remarkable.  We will miss her energy, her friendship and her hugs.  We will remember her forever and would welcome people to share their memories. 
August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023
Happy heavenly 80th. We toasted you with earl grey tea and a large slice of warm delicious Victoria sponge on your bench at Ally Pally. You are always here, with all of us. Xx
August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023
Hi to the Hill family missing your Mum Carol she was a fantastic person very caring towards people and a one off vet who look after all my pets and my brothers and from day one had a great passion for animals and all the years she was a vet she never lost her passion gorgeous kind lady very helpful aswell always miss her but let's hope where every her spirit may be let's hope she is having a party with her husband sorting out all the animal friends
August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
Wonderful mrs hill , the best , loved the animals and the owners loved you
August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023
Many happy far away returns to you lovely lady. Your spoken of often in our house and we still all ways say if we need to make an appointment at the vets " Call Mrs Hills for an appointment" . You were one truly amazing Vet Mrs Hill and how I wished you were still with us. As I am sure your family do every second of every day that passes xx
August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023
Lovely Mrs Hill…….we are thinking of you today and sending our love to your family
Vicki, Peter and Ted xxxxxx
August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023
Thinking of you and your family, dear Carol, on your birthday. You should have been here, celebrating it with your loved ones. You were taken too soon. I'll never forget your extraordinary gift for putting all my cats at ease. Even the most introverted and traumatised of them relaxed in your arms. You were truly an 'animal whisperer'. May your legacy continue in the wonderful vet practice that you and Tony created. ❤
April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023
Dearest Carol, missing you as much as ever. Always in my thoughts, Lisa McKenzie XXX
April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
Remembering a much-loved and very much missed wonderful woman. Oh how we miss you dear Carol - you were one in a trillion. Thinking of you often and especially today and remembering you always with love and gratitude. xxxx
April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
Time is a strange beast. 2 years but it feels like yesterday. You are always here, part of everything, all the big events, but also the many insignificant moments. And for that I am so grateful but miss you more than words. Xx
April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
How can it be 2 years..? I miss you every day my fairy godmother. Love you xx
April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
Thinking of you today and most other days to be honest. I’m on a rugby tour with Sam - I bet that would make you smile.
Miss you. Anna
April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
Carol is often on my mind. She has always looked after our animals in the passed. Last year our little Jack Russel, Pippa and hubby went to sleep and hopefully they have met up. . RIP Carol.
April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
My dear, gentle, modest and kind friend. I will never forget you. Love you lots, Marion x
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Happy Birthday Carol! You are so often in my thoughts and I hear your voice and laughter that it feels you are still here. Hope you're teaching those angels to make delicious cake xxxx
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Happy birthday mum! Hope you are singing loud, proud and, as ever, out of tune and dad has found you xxx
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
My fairy godmother…. Thinking of you today and every day xxxxx
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Awe so sad ….she did so much for us and our dogs. We continue to be fans of the practice and love Fiona …but Carol still sadly missed.
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Missing my wonderful, special Mrs H. Love and miss you always. Thinking of Fiona and all the family on this day. Xoxo
August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Happy Heavenly birthday dear friend. Miss you so much. If Love could bring you back we would all be together sharing your birthday cake today. Xx
May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022
Hello to all at the wonderful Hills vets. I was so sorry to read of Mrs Hills passing, I hadn't realised she had died. She and the team gave such amazing kind and strong care to both cats we have had over the last 15 years.
Carol had the most amazing skill and daftness of movement with our cats - even Twiglet, our current cat who is a rescue cat and very nervous, stayed calm with Carol! She was an incredible woman and we were all lucky to have he care for our pets while she was here.
Blessings to all the rest of the team
Vicky Nicholls
May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022
Having not long ago lost our latest (and very old) last cat we are very saddened that Mrs Hill will not be here to see and look after his successors. It was always reassuring to know she was there, with such knowledge and experience. 
April 3, 2022
April 3, 2022
We will always love you Carol. You and your wonderful family. Thank you for everything. You will be forever in our hearts.

Martin and Stephanie
Xxxxxxx
April 3, 2022
April 3, 2022
Thanks for the prod cos it coincided with us trawling through some 'old' photo albums and we came across this one - which I'm sure you have (had?) a copy of Sarah. Lovely memory, of course, as they all are. Love to you (+ bro'/sis and the boys) from L'Anne and me.
Now, where do I add the photo please?!
April 3, 2022
April 3, 2022
Never a day goes by without my thinking of Carol. Missing her huge fun and good sense as much as ever.
Lisa xxx
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
Thinking of the extraordinary and irreplaceable Mrs Hill.
Love and our kindest thoughts to her family today.

Vicki, Peter and Ted the dog

Xxxxx
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
A whole year without her….  And yet her spirit really does live on at Hill’s Vets. She remains a vivid, precious memory for all of us who were lucky enough to know her. Sending love to all of her nearest and dearests. Xx
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
I can't believe it's been a year already. Where did the time go? I'm thinking of you, Carol, and all your family, at this time. Actually, I think of you every time I go into the surgery with my cats, Betty and Billy. You loved Betty...she was born at the surgery, and I had the honour of adopting her. You never met Billy, but of course, you would have loved him too...you loved them all...everyone of the wee souls who were in your care. And they all loved you. I can only begin to imagine how your family are coping with the gigantic hole left in their lives since you crossed to beyond the veil where they cannot yet follow. I send so much love to them all, two legged and four legged. ❤
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
How can it be a whole year without my fairy godmother? I miss you more and more. Thankfully today was made a little bit easier because I shared it with my extended Hill family. Remembering all that you were and all that you did. Love you xxxx
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
No matter how I have tried I have never been able to find a replacement Vet to beat Mrs Hill. You were truly one amazing lady. On this first Anniversary I am sure your friends and Family have had many stories to tell. Rest easy Mrs Hill ❤️
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
On this anniversary of Carol's death we are reminded how strongly her spirit lives on in Fiona and the team at Hills. The practice maintains such high standards of skill and care for the animals we love - and treats us with such kindness and compassion when our pets are in trouble.

Bevis and Susanna
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
My special friend Carol,who I have known since she lived in Cove back in the late 1960,'s, was never a lady to brag about her accomplishments, although they were many. She was modest, kind, thoughtful, friendly, approachable, using her many talents to speak to people at any level. I always greatly admired and loved her more than I can say. I miss our chats a great deal. Dear Carol helped me through rough and sad times in my life, she was an amazing woman and I wish I could have held her hand to say good bye.
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
Thinking of you all today. Carol will always have a little piece of our hearts and we will continue to remember her. I can still hear her voice when dealing with anything furry and I tell our stories at the Hills! Such wonderful memories. We will light a candle in her memory this evening xxx
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
To all the Hill family, Anita and all the colleagues,
Biffa and I send you warm thoughts on the first anniversary of Mrs Hill's death. You must all be so sad still. Over the last year I've dreamt of Mrs Hill several times, always with great fondness and appreciation. I really will never forget her - she was so important!
Sue Roach (Freeman)
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
Hi Fiona thinking of you today on the Anniversary of your Mums passing. I only found out with my brother a few weeks ago l am so sorry for you and your family. She was one in a million deecated to her job and helping people and animals alike she will be greatly missed and she is already
I always remember seeing your mum with children and a dog going down the grove outside where I used to work had many conversations with her and always joking about dogs or children she was a lovely person inside and out no one like her ever
I remember her when she first started the vet's surgery it doesn't seem that long ago anyway just wanted to say from me and Cliff we are thinking of you and family.
December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021
Great lady and a wonderful vet. She will always be missed.
November 26, 2021
November 26, 2021
I found out late in the day about the sad, sad death of Mrs Hill. She saw me through my five cats, had home visits to put down four of them and came to my aid above and beyond duty at the death of the fifth for which I have been and will be forever grateful. I loved her. Crouch End is a sadder place without her.
Thank you Mrs Hill
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
A wonderful Acer! May it grow strong and beautiful, like Carol herself. Glad you had the sunshine. xx
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
We said another goodbye to mum on another sunny day. Her acer tree, at the back of the Willow Garden, St Marylebone Crematorium, sitting perfectly next to her grandson, Elliot. A beautiful space for people to be and to remember. Please feel free to visit at anytime xx
September 5, 2021
September 5, 2021
I was so terribly shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Hill. She taught me so much as a first time cat owner, and then through the lives of my last two rescue cats. Last September (20) she came out at short notice and sat on my kitchen floor, in her crocks, and put my lovely cat (then 17) to sleep, with my daughter and I holding hands, crying and stroking the cat. She was efficient, kind, appropriate, but made us feel it was a special family moment. I felt her strong hand in mine, too. Now I am facing putting down my cat's brother (now 18) without Mrs Hill, it feels daunting. Although I am grateful for decades of wonderful care. She was warm, humane, kind with such a bright intelligence and breadth. Mrs Hill was one of a kind. I miss her/you. 
August 29, 2021
August 29, 2021
Lovely, lovely, uniquely gifted Mrs Hill. I think of you almost every day. How very much you are missed.
How hard for you all to celebrate the first birthday without her. These wonderful photos help keep her alive in all of our hearts.
August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021
The photos of Carol and family from Fiona and Sarah so lovely and heart felt, made me really feel sad at losing Mrs Hill….
August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
Happy Birthday to a wonderful lady who is much missed. I am so glad the family gave her the fitting tribute she so deserves on this her first birthday away from you. Best wishes, Janet and Helen Betham
August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
On what would have been mums 78th birthday we were altogether in Bailiffscourt hotel, by the sea, at her (and our) happy place. We toasted our legend, shed many tears and soaked up the most beautiful evening sun as she shone down on us. Miss you more than words can say. Xx
August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
I am thinking of this beautiful lady on her birthday...They broke the mould when they made you, dear Carol. I will never forget you. Much love to all your family, friends and colleagues, on what must be a difficult day for them all, today...❤
August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
Thinking of Carol and all of her family today, her 78th birthday. I am envisioning Carol enjoying a piece of the most wonderful birthday cake! ❤
August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
Thinking of all Mrs Hill's family on her birthday - it must be very painful. She is so missed.
We think about her often and send her close family and all the Hill's team our love.
Vicki, Peter and Ted the dog
xxxx
August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
Miss you so much. Thinking of you today and every day. Love you my fairy godmother xxxxxxxx
August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021
Mrs Hill was the most wonderful vet. She was kind and sorted out all Sim's health problems just like that, always immediately greeting him so warmly with "it's the aby". We are very grateful for all the care we received from Mrs Hill over the last 15 years for Sim, but also for our previous cat, Percy, and her gentle, sensible advice in keeping him clean & comfortable at end of life. We will miss Mrs Hill , and have shed tears at the very sad news. 
August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021
Mrs Hill was a wonderful vet who - almost on a daily basis - patiently supported and guided us when it emerged that our cat had almost insoluble and virtually untreatable health issues. It was obvious that she genuinely understood the tribulations of the world from his point of view and she never encouraged any kind of intervention unless it was absolutely unavoidable. We were terribly shocked and sorry to hear of her passing. She was an outstanding vet and an extraordinary person, and we will always be grateful to her.
August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021
So sad to hear the passing of Mrs Hill. She showed such utter kindness and empathy when my cat Lolly had to be put to sleep
She also treated my other pets with gentle professionalism.
A lovely lady.
My sympathy for you all.
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August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023
Happy heavenly 80th. We toasted you with earl grey tea and a large slice of warm delicious Victoria sponge on your bench at Ally Pally. You are always here, with all of us. Xx
August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023
Hi to the Hill family missing your Mum Carol she was a fantastic person very caring towards people and a one off vet who look after all my pets and my brothers and from day one had a great passion for animals and all the years she was a vet she never lost her passion gorgeous kind lady very helpful aswell always miss her but let's hope where every her spirit may be let's hope she is having a party with her husband sorting out all the animal friends
August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
Wonderful mrs hill , the best , loved the animals and the owners loved you
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April 2, 2022
One year on. Remembering our legend with family, friends, food and champagne - your legacy lives on. Miss you more than words can say. Xx
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April 2, 2022
One year on. Remembering our legend with family, friends, food and champagne - your legacy lives on. Miss you more than words can say. Xx

Mrs Hill gave my dog 18 more months!

June 1, 2021
Its clear from all the photos and stories here how much Mrs Hill was loved by both family, friends and pet owners alike!  If dogs could write they'd have a wonderful story to tell too.  So I'll try and write for me and on my dog Bonnie's behalf.  Bonnie is now almost 16 and a half years old and in January 2020 I was about to go on a trip to Australia when Bonnie's leg movements just seemed to cease.  I took her to Medivet who'd treated Bonnie for years, and was told, albeit very kindly, that if Bonnie didn't show any improvement in a week it was time to "seriously question her quality of life".  I then, desperate, took her to Mrs Hill who looked at Bonnie as a whole, not just purely from a physical viewpoint, and said with a wry smile, "I'd give her two weeks."  I felt so relieved as the pressure had massively been lifted.  Mrs Hill had wanted to see Bonnie in a week and when we went back in she said that Bonnie was still interested in being alive and that she thought she'd be alright.  Somehow that was all I needed in order to know that it was too early to have her put down.  I went to Australia with a lighter heart and came back to a loyal, happy and loving dog.  Thank you Mrs Hill for looking at the whole of my pet.  We all loved you, may you rest in peace.  Love Elaine Bernstein
May 9, 2021
Mrs Hill, how we are going to miss you! You were part of our lives for so long and such an important part, by taking care of our precious pets. There was Tabby, Wiggy, Humphrey,  Flossy,  Roxy ,Jeremy and Violet (who she said were disgustingly healthy ). Roxy was left to us by my sister who passed away in 2012. A black toy poodle with attitude, overweight and full of bad habits, eating when she wanted,  sleeping in the bed and not wanting to walk. . We had trouble on our hands! Mrs Hill helped us turn Roxy round. She said she never seen such good teeth on a dog of her age and to take her out in the car for a change of scene  (which Roxy loved). We struggled with her serious skin problems and as for her anal glands... we nearly gave up... but for Mrs Hill who on one visit to clear those damn glands, after squeezing hard and being told off by Roxy, stuck the tissue under my nose and said ‘smell that’ It was the funniest moment! Making light of a difficult issue. Love her. Roxy lived until September last year she was 17! We couldn’t have done it without Mrs Hills support throughout. She was special person and wonderful vet 

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