LITTLETON – Robert D. “Bob” Walton, 79, died Jan. 5, 2006, after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer, one day after celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary. He was born Mar. 26, 1927, in Presque Isle, the son of Elmer B. and Dorothy (Argraves) Walton. He was employed as assistant manager of Monticello Starch Factory from 1947 to 1957, farmed with his father from 1955 to 1969, with International Paper Co., Box Division of Miami from 1972 to 1986, owner/operator of BGS Produce from 1987 to 2003. He was a charter member of Kiwanis Club, Monticello; member of Bridgewater Odd Fellows and former member of Houlton Lodge of Elks. He served in World War II in the Navy as a seaman 1st class. He is survived by his wife, Mabel (McGuire) Walton of Littleton; two daughters, Susan Nason and her husband, Keith, and Nancy Golding and her husband, Garth, all of Littleton; four special grandchildren, Stephen Nason and wife, Darcie, of Monticello, Rob Nason of Hermon, Stephanie Umphrey and husband, Ryan, of Washburn and Rachael Davis and husband, Paul “Skip” of Guilford; four great-grand-children, best buddies, Stephen and Logan Nason, Cassidy Nason and Sadie Davis; brothers, Alan “Skip” Walton and wife, Edith, of Brewer and Lady Lake, Fla., Gary Walton of Monmouth; brothers-in-law, Forrest Ireland of Presque Isle, Harry Boyle of Virginia; sister-in-law, Hilda Walton of Presque Isle; special niece, Becki Beaulieu, several nieces and nephews; special friends, Donald Davis of Littleton and Ralph Boulier of Houlton. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Jeanie Walton and Maxine Ireland; brothers, Jackie, Reginald and Bernard “Bunny” Walton. His special pastime was spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Bob’s request there will be no visitation or funeral. A private service for the family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make gifts to VNA/Hospice of Aroostook or to Small Cell Lung Cancer Research, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730.
ROBERT D. ‘BOB’ WALTON
