Alan D. Tilton
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On December 17, 2020 Alan Douglas Tilton left this world for greener pastures. He will be missed by Gail his wife of 65 years, his sister Sally, his children Kenneth (predeceased) Sherburne, Cheryl and Stephen. His grandchildren, Chris, Lonnie, Jimmy, Ethan, Richard, Jill, Bethany, Issac, and Jeremy, his great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He will be missed by his extended family and dear friends. Alan brought joy wherever he went. He would quickly become close friends with everyone around him, the grocer, doctors, receptionist, the person in an elevator, a repair person, the delivery person, postal workers, friends of friends... He would strike up a conversation with everyone he met. He would share about his own life, but he would ask them about their lives and he truly cared and would listen to them. Each time he would see them he would know their name, ask how they were doing, and what was new in their world. He had a dry sense of humor a great wit and known for his puns; sometimes mischievous sometimes down right ridiculous, but always full of fun with good intentions to bring a smile or laughter to others. If you ever met Alan you would soon know he was born October 4, 1932 in New Hampshire, moved to Washington DC until he was 9 and then to Vermont. He would tell you that he was a "Medic" in the U.S. Air force during the Korean War. Followed by time in the National Guard in New Hampshire. He went to a Technical college in New Hampshire on the VA Bill, before moving to Massachusetts followed by years of work in machine shops including Hardigg and Kollmorgen (opticals for pericopes) and although he did design the Bump Ball, he was not happy until he made a life changing decision to switch careers and began working for Amherst Senior Services - now he was happy and fulfilled. While he drove folks around town he would talk and get to know them as they got to know him and were soon friends and some like family. Alan would share stories of his many passions, his latest jewelry pieces, his work with CPR classes (through the Red Cross), his love for astronomy, gardening, squirrel proofing his bird feeders, his latest gadget or adaptions he made in is shop, his photography and the list goes on. He would share stories of camping, fishing, spending time in Maine (Nubble light), and lake Sunset in Vermont... Oh, lets us not forget the endless stories of his family and friends, way too many to share at this time, but these were the stories more than any other that came from the heart. These are the stories of triumphs, tribulations and always love. Alan was not a religious man, but he was the nicest, kindest, and most thoughtful guy. He gave his love to others and was loved in return. He will be missed by so many. "See ya later alligator - in a while crocodile". For more information, please visit www.beersandstory.com