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Robert Cilley Obituary
He joined the Air Force in 1965 serving with the 8th Civil Engineering Squadron at Travis Air Force Base. In 1966, he spent two years at Ubon Air Base Thailand, performing construction duties which earned him commendation medals. When he came back to the states, he was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base until he was honorably discharged on June 11, 1969.
He met his wife Betty in 1968 and they married April 4, 1970. They had three children; Howard, Adam, and Julianne and four wonderful grandchildren, Jessica, Connor and William Cilley and Mason Illes.
He built a maple sugar house near his residence and enjoyed teaching many children about the fine art of maple sugaring.
Robert worked many jobs, but the job he loved the most was at UNH. For 35 years, he was the structural maintenance supervisor of facilities.
Upon retiring, he enjoyed working at his maple sugar house cooking breakfast and selling his antiques.
He loved gardening, selling veggies to his neighbors and giving gardening tips to his children.
At Christmas he delighted many families with his colorful yard display. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1st from 2 – 5 p.m. with an American Legion Service at 5 p.m. at the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter Street, Newmarket, and also visitation on Monday from 10 -11 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery, Newmarket.
Family flowers only please, and should friends desire, memorials may be made in Bob's name to the Robert L. McKenna Scholarship, 77 Exeter St., Newmarket, NH 03857.
Visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com for more information or to sign an online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cilley
Anita Klein
October 23, 2024
Great Hill Maple, Robert Cilley's Sugar Shack and breakfast place, and the whole Cilley family are part of what makes Newmarket a wonderful place to live! Missing you Robert,
Anita Klein
Susan Legere
May 9, 2016
Dearest Cilley Family,
We just found out about your loss. We are so sorry. May your many memories bring you peace.
Jim and Susan Legere
November 7, 2015
Betty, I'm so sorry about Bob! He had make people a happy place. He will be sorely missed. Especially at the breakfast pancake! He will always be in your heart and watch over you and your families. Love you tons! ❤
November 7, 2015
Betty! I'm so sorry about Bob. He will always be in your heart and watching over you and your families He such a great guy and serve breakfast there!!! With your yummy syrup. Love you tons Billy and Cathy Minch ❤
Tom O'Brien
November 6, 2015
My condolences to Bobs family. I would see him regularly at the auctions in Dover, and he always had time to say hello and chat a bit. I'm sure he'll be missed by all who knew him.
November 6, 2015
Kerri Merrill
November 6, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Bob's passing! I always loved running into the two of you at the Stratham Fair! Hopefully he and my Dad are having a beer together!
Beckie Pazdon
November 2, 2015
I am so sorry to hear this. Bob was such a friendly man. I saw him often at antique auctions and enjoyed talking antiques to him at his shop. Mike and I send our condolences to the Cilley family at this sad time.
November 2, 2015
Howie, Adam and Family so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I always loved our field trips to your sugar shack. May he Rest in Peace.
21 year Air Force Brat
October 31, 2015
May God bless the family of Mr. Cilley and I thank him for his service to our country.
October 31, 2015
Dear Betty and family,We are very sorry for your loss,I always think about the times we spent out in the sugar house boiling and having a Beer, Love you guys,Darrel and Elaine.
Nap & Ron Crowley
October 31, 2015
Betty, Howie and family,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of your husband, father and grandfather. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Nap Crowley
Anita Klein
October 30, 2015
The Cilley Sugar Shack is part of the heart of Newmarket. Good neighbor, I will miss you. My deepest sympathy to the Cilley family.
Louise Callahan
October 30, 2015
Dear Betty and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bob's sudden passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Louise Callahan
Ron Hayes
October 30, 2015
Betty and Family,Sorry to see the passing of Bob.Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 29, 2015
You will truly be missed....you always came through my line at market basket and you had the best tomatoes my boys loved going to the sugar shack for breakfast.....prays are with your family
Mike and Kelly McKenna
October 29, 2015
Betty and family:
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending our love.
October 29, 2015
Adam, We were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lester and Nancy Sirois
Ross & Joyce Turco
October 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home
October 29, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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