Title	Mr.
Last Name	Tilton
First Name	Clinton
Middle Name	Ray
Maiden Name
Nick Name	Papa Tilton
Place of Birth	Old Town, ME
Date of Birth	1940-10-26
Place of Death	Dexter, ME
Date of Death	2023-08-10
Publication	BDN 2023-08-16 p B2
Obituary	Dexter - Clinton Ray Tilton, 82, died August 10, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 26, 1940, in Old Town, a son of George and Dorothy (McGray) Tilton. He graduated from Higgins Classical Institute, class of 1959, and served in the U. S. Army for 3 years. Clinton graduated from Beal Business College and graduated from Husson College with a business management degree. He worked at Dexter Shoe Company for 36 years, retiring as plant manager of warehouse #8. Clinton was known as "Papa Tilton" to the players and community as he followed his grandson's sports career. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time at his camp in Atkinson. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie (Reynolds) Tilton; a son, Christopher and granddaughter, Lilly; a daughter, Anne Miller, husband, Robert, and grandson, Brayden; a brother, Roger Tilton; and a sister, Brenda Cooley. He was predeceased by a brother, Larry Tilton; and a brother in law, Robert Cooley. A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his daughter's home, 229 Crockett Road, Dexter. Those who wish may leave written condolences at crosbyneal.com. To send flowers to the family of Clinton R. Tilton, please visit Tribute Store. Published on August 15, 2023