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David Lee Tilley

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David Lee Tilley

Birth
Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA
Death
17 Sep 2017 (aged 88)
Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, USA
Burial
Paris, Oxford County, Maine, USA Add to Map
Plot
Ave 3 Sec C #3
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AUBURN - David L. Tilley, 88, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at The Hospice House in Auburn.

David was born January 28, 1929 in Lewiston to Earle and Leon Tilley.

David was raised in Bolsters Mills and Norway, educated at Norway schools, graduating from Norway High School in 1947.

David entered the Navy in 1947 and received an honorable discharge in 1950. David's testing in the Navy reflected an aptitude in numbers where he received training as a computer programmer.

David's career path as a computer programmer directed him to Abbott's Laboratories , UNUM Insurance, Sanborn's Motor Express and Wilner Wood Products, retiring in 1994.

David met his wife, Elizabeth, while employees at Abbott's Laboratories.

David and Elizabeth were married in 1951, and celebrated 55 years of marriage.

They had four children, Steven, Christine, Duane and Paul.

David participated in many civic organizations. He served as selectman for the town of Norway, a Norway volunteer firefighter, a member of the Stone-Smart American Legion Post 82 of Norway, and a member of the Barbershop Quartet.

David and Elizabeth enjoyed many years of boating at local lakes, camping in the local area and extensive traveling in their recreational vehicle.

David is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth.

He is survived by two brothers, Wayne and Barry Tilley; his four children, Steven Tilley and his wife, Patricia, Chris Yates and her husband, Dennis, Duane Tilley and Paul Tilley; also by grandchildren, Tracey Chase, Jeremy Daniels and wife, Bridgett, Erin Cheever and husband, Nate, Alison Whitehead, and Stephanie Tilley; great-grandchildren, Colin Chase, Cassadi Chase, Hailey Mae Cheever, and Braydon Whitehead.

Condolences can be expressed at: www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com

FUNERAL NOTICE
TILLEY - David L., 88, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. A time of visitation will be held from 10-11am Thursday, September 21, at OXFORD HILLS FUNERAL SERVICES, 1037 Main Street, Route 26, Oxford, followed by a memorial service at 11am. Burial will be at Norway Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in David's memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240.

(LEWISTON SUN JOURNAL/
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017)

AUBURN - David L. Tilley, 88, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at The Hospice House in Auburn.

David was born January 28, 1929 in Lewiston to Earle and Leon Tilley.

David was raised in Bolsters Mills and Norway, educated at Norway schools, graduating from Norway High School in 1947.

David entered the Navy in 1947 and received an honorable discharge in 1950. David's testing in the Navy reflected an aptitude in numbers where he received training as a computer programmer.

David's career path as a computer programmer directed him to Abbott's Laboratories , UNUM Insurance, Sanborn's Motor Express and Wilner Wood Products, retiring in 1994.

David met his wife, Elizabeth, while employees at Abbott's Laboratories.

David and Elizabeth were married in 1951, and celebrated 55 years of marriage.

They had four children, Steven, Christine, Duane and Paul.

David participated in many civic organizations. He served as selectman for the town of Norway, a Norway volunteer firefighter, a member of the Stone-Smart American Legion Post 82 of Norway, and a member of the Barbershop Quartet.

David and Elizabeth enjoyed many years of boating at local lakes, camping in the local area and extensive traveling in their recreational vehicle.

David is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth.

He is survived by two brothers, Wayne and Barry Tilley; his four children, Steven Tilley and his wife, Patricia, Chris Yates and her husband, Dennis, Duane Tilley and Paul Tilley; also by grandchildren, Tracey Chase, Jeremy Daniels and wife, Bridgett, Erin Cheever and husband, Nate, Alison Whitehead, and Stephanie Tilley; great-grandchildren, Colin Chase, Cassadi Chase, Hailey Mae Cheever, and Braydon Whitehead.

Condolences can be expressed at: www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com

FUNERAL NOTICE
TILLEY - David L., 88, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. A time of visitation will be held from 10-11am Thursday, September 21, at OXFORD HILLS FUNERAL SERVICES, 1037 Main Street, Route 26, Oxford, followed by a memorial service at 11am. Burial will be at Norway Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in David's memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240.

(LEWISTON SUN JOURNAL/
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017)



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