Tag: Kilton

Patricia Therese Kilton

From the August 11, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Patricia T. Kilton, 64, of Canaan, died on Monday, August 4, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI on June 18, 1939 a daughter of James George and Margaret Mary (Mraz) Balluf. She came to the United States mainland as a child and grew up in Chicago. She attended Loylla College in Chicago. She has been a resident of Canaan since 1982. She was married to John R. Kilton Jr. in 1971 and they made their home in Canaan where she was the editor of The Country Chronicle newspaper for the past 11 years. Pat was a past member of the Canaan Lioness Club.

She is survived by her husband: John R. Kilton Jr. of Canaan, NH; a son: James J. Kilton of Sacremento, CA; a daughter: Shannon K. Wyman of Piermont, NH; 3 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, August 7 at 10:30 am at the St. Helena’s Church in Enfield. In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorial contributions be made in her name to: St. Helena’s Church, RFD #2, Box 26, Enfield, NH 03748.

The Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

Raymond J. Kilton

From the July 7, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Raymond J. Kilton, 91, died Sunday June 29, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Warner, NH May 15, 1912, a son of the late James & Inez (Robie) Kilton. An area resident for most of his life, he was married to Vivian (Kimton) in 1972. He had worked in the housekeeping dept. at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH prior to his retirement. He had also worked at the Baltic Mills in Enfield, NH.

Mr. Kilton was predeceased by a brother: Leo Kilton; and a sister: Mary Buzzell.

Survivors include his wife Vivian of Canaan, NH; a son: Roy Kilton of Canaan, NH; a daughter: Kathleen Veilleux of Las Vegas, NV; 2 brothers: Roger Kilton and Burns Kilton both of Canaan, NH; a sister: Marion Bocash of Enfield, NH; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Heart Assoc., 200 Merrimack St., Ste 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244 or to a charity of one’s choice.

The Ricker Funeral Homes of Lebanon & Enfield were in charge of arrangements.

Madeline Grace Kilton

From the November 19, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

W. Canaan, NH–Madeline Grace (Smith) Kilton, 83, died Sunday November 11, 2001 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Lebanon, NH December 17, 1917, a daughter of the late Perley & Iva (Royce) Smith. She attended Enfield schools and had lived locally all of her life. She was married to her husband of 64 years John “Roger” Kilton Sr. on February 6, 1937. She had worked at the Baltic Woolen Mills, ran a campground, did housecleaning, and spent many years taking care of neighborhood children. She and her husband owned and operated the family farm in W. Canaan for many years. In addition to raising her own three children, she also raised her sister’s children, Pat, Jeannie and Jim Thornton. She enjoyed watching birds, knitting, reading, walking, playing cards with friends and her “babies.”

She was predeceased by a brother, Malcom J. Smith of Hartford, VT. She is survived by her husband: John “Roger” Kilton Sr. of Canaan, NH; her three sons: John “Roger” Kilton Jr. of Canaan, NH, Grant A. Kilton of Newport, NH and Theodore A. Kilton of Canaan, NH, one sister: Shirley Oldenburgh of Daytona Beach, FL; two brothers: Wendell A. Smith of Daytona Beach, FL, and Perley “Bill” Smith of Bradford, VT; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There were no calling hours. Graveside committal services were held Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan, NH. The Rev. Patricia Williams officiated.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

Peter Frank Kilton

from the January 3, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Peter F. Kilton, 30, died Monday evening, December 25, 1995 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a long battle with cerebral palsy.  He was born in Claremont, NH December 9, 1965 and had been a resident of the Upper Valley for most of his life.  He attended Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center and later received a diploma from Lebanon High School.  He had been a resident of Horseheads, NY for few years prior to returning to Lebanon in September of this year.  He was a past member of the Crystal Valley Grange of Dundee, NY and attended the West Lebanon Baptist Church.

Peter had a big heart and loved people.  He wrote poetry and had recently printed his first book entitled “The Snowbird Flies.”  He had participated in the Special Olympics where he received several awards in bowling, 2nd place in the wheelchair race, and a gold medal for the softball throw.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were conducted on Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the West Lebanon Baptist Church with the Rev.  Dean Eggert officiating.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

Memorial contributions can be made to the:  West Lebanon Baptist Church, 114 Seminary Hill, Lebanon, NH  03784, or to the organizations involved with cerebral palsy support and research.

Survivors include:  his mother, Elizabeth M. (Braley) Kilton of Lebanon, NH; his father, Roy A.  Kilton of Lebanon, NH; a sister, Pamela Coburn of Ulysses, PA; a sister, Karen Kilton of East Dover, VT; a brother, Kenneth Kilton; many aunts and uncles including a great-aunt, Martha Perkins of Lyme, NH; a maternal grandmother, Dorothy Braley of Canaan, NH; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Vivian Kilton of Canaan, NH; two nephews and many cousins.

Leo K. KIlton

from the October 11, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Meriden, NH– Leo K.  Kilton, 87, died Friday morning Oct. 6, 1995 at the Veterans Hospital in White River Jct., VT.  He was born in Springfield, NH April 9, 1908, the son of the late James L. & Ines (Robie) Kilton.  A longtime resident of the Upper Valley, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.  For many years he worked as a carpenter in the area.  Following his retirement he worked as a caretaker for the Meriden cemeteries.  He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and most recently working in his garage making picture frames and Adirondack Furniture.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home , 56 School St in Lebanon on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. John M. Gregory-Davis officiating.  Burial followed in the Moulton Cemetery in Meriden.

Survivors include:  his wife, Augusta (Pushee) Kilton of Meriden; a step-son, Gary Smardon of NC; a step-daughter, Pauline Bailey of East Hartford, CT; a brother, Raymond James Kilton of Canaan; a brother, John “Roger” Kilton of Canaan; a brother, Burns Lyle Kilton of Enfield; a sister, Marion Ines Bocash of Enfield; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by:  a step-daughter, Claire Downing; a step-daughter, Barbara Carlisle; a brother, Harland Markas Kilton; a sister, Mary Eva Buzzell.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.