Title	Mr.
Last Name	Tillson
First Name	Bob
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Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1926-07-31
Place of Death	Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Date of Death	2018-07-12
Publication	Eastern Gazette 7/20 - 26, 2018 p7
Obituary	Bob Tillson, 91, died July 12,2018 at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. He was born July 31, 1926 in Dexter a son of Rufus and Edith (Marden) Tillson. He graduated from Dexter schools and received a Bachelos Degree in Engineering. He joined the Narry SeaBees in 1944 and served in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He married the former Beverly Haseltine in 1953. Bob and Beverly enjoyed entertaining friends at their homes on Lake Wassookeag and Florida. He enjoyed boating and golf. Bob was a longtime member of the First Universalist Church in Dexter. He co-owned with his brother Tom the family hardware business, H. L. Tillson & Sons, retiring in 1993. He was also a member of Penobscot Lodge Masons, and the Anah Shrine. He was a past member of the Dexter Club and the Dexter Fire Department. He is survived by 2 sons, Steven of King William, VA, and Thomas of Dexter; 3 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Billy; 2 great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother Thomas. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date, Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Dexter Historical Society, P. O. Box 481, Dexter, ME 04930. Written condolences may be expressed at www.CrosbyNeal.com