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After graduating from the University of Maine, he served in the United States Army. He taught Social Studies at the middle school in Dover, N.H., for many years before retiring. He was very proud of his New England roots and the State of Maine and loved fishing, baseball, and watching the Red Sox.
He was predeceased by his wife Leota (Reed) Kilburn and his brother Phillip Kilburn. He is survived by his longtime companion Dianne Erdmann of Crestview, Fla.; two sons Jonathan and husband Peter Kennett of Dorchester, Mass., and Christopher and wife Molly of Franklin, Mass..; four grandchildren, Maddy, Bridget, Tom, and Nate; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind the extended families of the Muses in Crestview, Fla., and the Alexanders in York, Maine.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 6, from 2-4 p.m., in the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York, Maine. A funeral home service will be held on Monday, November 7, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com for more information.
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Beth Lynch
November 13, 2016
I fondly remember Al's smiles and hugs! A true gentle man and colleague who made each of my days at DMS brighter. My Sincere condolences to his family.
Art Donnell
November 8, 2016
Alan was a classmate of mine and our class president. We had chatted on the phone a few day before his operation. WE had just discussed the prospect of tracking down class mates that were still around. A wonderful person that will be greatly missed.
Daniel Chapin
November 8, 2016
When Mr. Kilburn was my Social Studies teacher at Dover Middle School I was tasked with writing a report on Yugoslavia. This was right after the Soviet Union was transitioning to The Federated States. The region was in turmoil and the soon to be fractured Yugoslavia was spiraling into what would become the war in the Balkans and with it, all the terrible events that define the region today. In the midst of all this historical and social upheaval, what did I choose as the topic for my report? The Yugo. I remember his reaction was a mix of amusement and horror. He was, of course, very kind and did his best to explain there was more going there than I had taken notice of. I remember getting a great deal out of class from that point forward. Rest in Peace sir, thank you for being a teacher.
November 8, 2016
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the VFW Auxiliary/Post #4485 in Somersworth, we wish to acknowledge your loved one's service to our country, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
VFW Auxiliary President,
Cathy Burns,
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Marilynn Franklin-Smith
November 6, 2016
Alan went to school with me at York High.
He was always a gentleman and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He will surely be missed by all that knew him.
Pati Frew-Waters
November 5, 2016
Mr. Kilburn was a wonderful man and teacher. He will be missed. My sincere condolences.
Jeannette Wood
November 5, 2016
So sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I have not seen him since the passing of his Dad, Farnham. Farnham's second wife was my Aunt Barbara McIntire who was his neighbor on Beech Ridge. Alan and Phil came to Cape Cod for Barbara's funeral in 1994. It was a long time ago and I lost track of where Alan was living. Might fond memories of him sustain and comfort all of you in your loss.
Jeannette Wood
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