Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier of Mattapoisett passed away after a brief illness on December 13th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Howard Marshall and Florence Lame Marshall of Acushnet. Julie enjoyed a 46-year partnership with her husband Jack Hillier.

Julie was born in New Bedford, MA. She was a 1969 graduate of Holy Family High School where she was thrilled and fortunate enough to be a member of the cheerleading squad for a basketball team that played in Boston Garden and won the state championship.

After assisting her mom with the care of her seven siblings, a career as a nurse was a natural path. Julie graduated from the St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in 1973. Part of her early career was spent at St. Luke’s. Later she moved to Brookline and worked at the Boston Hospital for Women. Always interested in travel, she moved to England where she took a job at Chailey Heritage Hospital School in Sussex. While in the UK she worked with children who had complex neuro-disabilities. During breaks from work she traveled widely in Europe. Upon returning to the U.S. she worked at the Kennedy Donovan Center on Coggeshall Street, New Bedford. After her marriage to Jack and a move to Cape Cod, Julie worked in long term care at the Falmouth Nursing Home. Home care nursing positions followed after she earned her Certificate in Gerontological Nursing. Organizations such as Special Care Nursing, Marriott Assisted Living, Project Independence, Lifestream, and Coastline Elderly Services benefited from Julie's nursing skills. No matter the care setting, patients appreciated her calm demeanor and warm ways.

Julie loved nature! Among her favorite places were: Ned's Point, Herring Cove Beach, Nauset Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, St. Simons Island, GA, the coast of Maine from York to Southwest Harbor, Acadia National Park and the West Coast of Ireland. Julie was always in search of heart shaped rocks and unique shells. She kept her backyard well stocked with bird food year-round. She cultivated flowers to attract various avian species and added sugar water to multiple oriole and hummingbird feeders throughout each summer.

Julie had a great sense of fashion. She enjoyed shopping and putting together outfits from various consignment shops, street fairs and specialty stores. Julie made pottery and jewelry. She painted with acrylics and also stenciled walls for her friends.

Julie was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth.

In addition to her husband Jack, she leaves her siblings and their spouses: John (Paulette) of New Bedford, Peter (Karen) of Rochester, Charles (Anna) of Acushnet, Katherine (Peter) Majka of Wareham, Robert (Donna) of Freetown, and Thomas E. of Acushnet.

Julie loved her family and friends dearly. Her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews loved their "Auntie Julie". She will be missed by many and not forgotten. To honor Julie's memory, live by the golden rule and strive for peace.

A visitation will be held on Friday December 20th from 1-3 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett, followed by a memorial service beginning at 3 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Mattapoisett Land Trust, P.O. Box 31, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 or The Women's Center, 174 Union Street 4th Floor, New Bedford, MA 02740. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.