Helen “Billie” (Sarr) Hill, formerly of West Hartford, beloved wife of the late Arthur T. Hill passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015. She lived most of her life in West Hartford, moving to Glastonbury in 1998. After graduating William Hall High School, she attended Hartford Secretarial School, then dove head first into politics. Serving the Democratic Party became her life’s work. Billie's first jobs were with Democratic National Chairman John M. Bailey, working on the John F. Kennedy presidential campaign, working for the Clerk of State Senate and Governor Chester Bowles. She was also personal secretary to Ella Grasso and then executive assistant to US Senator Abraham Ribicoff where she worked in Washington, DC and Connecticut. Upon retirement from the Federal Government, she began working for the State Department on Aging. In March of 2015, Billie was a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal for her work with the Civil Air Patrol during WWII. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur T. Hill, son Thomas A. Hill, brother William B. Sarr, Jr. and sister Jean A.(Sarr) Bates. She is survived by daughter Barbara (Hill) Coffey and husband Charles E. Coffey of Glastonbury, daughter Susan (LaMonte) Hill of St. Augustine, FL and her family, Anne M. Patten, Sarah R. Patten, Annie Patten and Robin J. Shields; grandchildren Dominic LaMonte and Karen Royce of Berlin, Thomas LaMonte and Tracey Farrell of Glastonbury, Dawn LaMonte of St. Augustine, FL, and James and Angela LaMonte of Plainville; step- granddaughter Heather Coffey of Mystic and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and her many friends. Billie’s passion for politics and loyalty to the Democratic Party were constant throughout her life. She was blessed to have met Charlie Nowosadko and they were able to enjoy the final few years of their lives together. She treasured many holidays and outings with the Nowosadko family remaining active until very recently. Special friendships with Lisa Brieling and Phyllis Genua brought her much joy. The Family will receive friends Sunday, November 22, from 12-3 PM at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 23, 10 AM at St. Brigid Church 1088 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford. Burial will be private. The family would like to thank the staff at The Reservoir for their kindness and care over the past month. Also a special thank you to the staff of Hartford HealthCare at Home (Hospice)for their special kindness, love and support for Billie and our family. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.