Lawrence A. Tilton

WINSLOW – Lawrence A. Tilton, 88, beloved father of Larry and Greg, passed away Oct. 17, 2023, after a short illness. Lawrence was born in Skowhegan to Myron and Fern Tilton on Feb. 21, 1935.

Lawrence is best known for owning Tilton’s Dairy Bar and Tilton’s Log Cabin Restaurant. Lawrence was most proud of his sons’ musical abilities. He made sure they had what they needed to succeed as musicians. Lawrence enjoyed being part of Skowhegan Music Boosters when Larry and Greg were in school. Then in later years, he spent time going to clubs to dance and listen to Larry play in bands.

He was predeceased by son Gregory Tilton; mother to his children Wilma Tilton; father Myron Tilton, mother and stepfather Fern and Carroll Beal.

Lawrence is survived by son Larry Tilton, daughter-in-law Suzanne Tilton; granddaughter Alyssa Tilton, Anne-Marie Dubois and Stephanie Thompson whom he loved dearly and were like a daughter and granddaughter to him; special friend Rose Marie Haggerty who shared many adventures with Dad these last several years.

The family would like to thank the staff at Northern Light Inland hospital and Lakewood Continuing Care for the special care they gave to my dad. “Thank you” will never be enough.

My dearest brother in heaven, I have spent the last 43 Christmases with dad, this year and forever it is your turn.