S. Robert Silverton, 90, passed away Monday July 8th. Born in New York City, he was raised in Springfield, MA. Bob received a B.A. from Lehigh University, an MBA from WNEU, and a Masters of Science from Maine Maritime Academy. He served in the Army in the 1960’s, and again in 1993, earning the Meritorious Service Medal for his dedicated longtime service. Bob was a pilot for Allegheny Airlines, which became part of US Airways, and retired in 1990. He was an army pilot, a deck officer on army vessels, and sailed with the Merchant Marines as a 2nd Mate after his retirement from the military. Bob was a former member of the Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge of Masons and a member of Sinai Temple. He leaves his wife Shirley Silverton, his son William Silverton, his daughter Carol (Robert) Mohr, his two stepsons David Petshaft and Michael Petshaft and eight grandchildren. His graveside funeral service will be Thursday July 11th at 11:30 AM at Sinai Memorial Park in Springfield, MA.
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- Leroy W. Philbrook ’57THOMASTON — Leroy “Roy” W. Philbrook, 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on April 10, 2025. Born on February 18, 1935, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, Roy was the son of Ivan A. and Naida H. (Ainsworth) Philbrook. A 1954 graduate of Rockland High School, Roy went on to explore his […]
- David A. Holmes ’51David Ashton Holmes passed away at his home on Vose Mountain in Kingfield, Maine, on April 10, 2025, at the age of 95. David was born in Stoneham, MA, on December 6, 1929, the son of Ashton B. Holmes and Alice A. Sheppard of Alstead, NH. He graduated from Vilas High School, Alstead, NH, in […]
- Eric F. Fournier ’70RALEIGH, N.C. – Eric “Rick” Fournier, 76, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. surrounded by his family. He was a man whose warmth, humor, and generous spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Rick grew up in North Vassalboro, and was a 1966 […]
- Capt. Ronald W. Snyder ’73On April 2, 2025, Captain Ronald W. Snyder passed away unexpectedly after a fall. But like any good sea story, you must start at the beginning. Captain Ron was born in Bangor, Maine, Nov. 6, 1950, the son of Clarence and Patricia Snyder. His father was a Navy Seabee, master tradesman, and lifelong builder who […]
- James E. Thibodeau ’64WATERVILLE – James E. Thibodeau, 83, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Woodlands Senior Living in Waterville. Jimmy was born in Waterville on Dec. 23, 1941, the son of Arthur and Eva (St. Armand) Thibodeau. He was a graduate of Waterville High School, class of 1960. After high school Jimmy attended Maine Maritime […]