Robert E. Wilton, of Litchfield, CT, son of the late Donald H. Wilton & Frances E. Post Wilton, died peacefully at his home on Friday, March 18th, at 11:53 p.m. He was born in Hartford, CT on September 1st, 1932, and was raised in Winsted, CT.

He is survived by Marion Wilton, his wife of 60 years, his guardian German Shepard Moxie, his daughter Amy Wilton and husband Neal Olson, along with grandchildren Emma and Nigel Wilton of Hope, ME, and his daughter Amanda Ianniruberto and husband Michael Ianniruberto, along with twin grandchildren Aden & Maille Ianniruberto, of Beacon Falls, CT.

Bob served 4 years in the United States Navy, 3 of which were in the submarine service aboard the USS Diablo, SS479. He graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of Miami in Florida, attended graduate courses in Anatomy from the University of Missouri, and graduated from Kansas City College of Osteopathy & Surgery, earning his D.O. degree. His first private practice was in Barre, VT. Then after a few years, he continued his residency at Springfield Hospital, in Springfield, MA. Upon finishing, he relocated to Litchfield, CT, where he went in to private practice with partner Dr. David P. Hebert. Upon leaving private practice, he then worked in the Emergency Department for Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, and served 20 years as Medical Director for the Torrington Company, in Torrington, CT.

During Bob's illness, he became a pen-pal, and supporter for a special 13 year-old Katherine Bowen, of Rockport, ME, who is working to overcome childhood leukemia. In lieu of flowers, please help Katherine to heal by making a donation in Bob's name to the Maine Children's Cancer Program http://fundraising.mmc.org

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd at 1 pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 49 South Street, Litchfield, CT. There will be no calling hours, and burial will be private.

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