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Robert Talty Obituary

KNOX, Maine - Robert R. Talty, 71, a Chelmsford native and former longtime Westford resident and business owner, died Saturday, Sept. 27 at his home in Maine.

He was born in Chelmsford on April 10, 1932, the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Bliss) Talty. He resided in Westford for 35 years.

Mr. Talty was a heavy equipment owner and operator in Westford and retired to Knox in 1994.

He was a former member of the Chelmsford Elks.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Karen Fidler of Knox; two sons, Mark and his wife Doreen Talty of Knox and Cole Talty of Tampa, Fla.; a daughter, Kim and her husband Scott Ellis of Port Orange, Fla.; two sisters, Anita and her husband George Hatch of Cocoa, Fla. and Brenda Talty of Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 1, 2003.

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