Tilton man dies after car accident
LACONIA -- A Tilton man who was involved in a single-car accident Saturday has died, police said yesterday.
Howard Cilley, 53, of 7 Pine Hill Road was hurt when his silver Nissan rolled over on Rollercoaster Road, then struck a tree, police said. He was taken to Lakes Region General Hospital.
Investigators said they learned yesterday that Cilley had died. The department was waiting for the results of an autopsy.
"We don't know why he passed away," said Sgt. Al Lessard of the Laconia Police Department. "It could be a medical issue. It probably contributed to the accident."
The accident happened about 12:36 a.m. Saturday, police said. Cilley's car, heading west on Rollercoaster Road, reportedly crossed into the eastbound lane. The car flipped over when Cilley "cut" the wheel, Lessard said.
Cilley was alone in the car at the time, according to police.
New Hampshire Union Leader (Manchester, NH) - June 23, 2008
TILTON -- Howard A. Cilley Jr. of Pine Hill Road, died June 21, 2008, at Lakes Region General Hospital.
He was born in Portsmouth, to Howard and Valerie (Bighley) Cilley Sr.
He was raised in Tilton and graduated from Winnisquam High School in 1973. He was a U.S. Army veteran and later served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
He earned his LPN certificate and had most recently worked at Merrimack County Nursing Home.
He loved to golf and play poker, especially Texas Hold'Em. He enjoyed music and played guitar with local bands. He was a member of American Legion Sons of Liberty.
Family members include his parents of Tilton; one sister, Rosanne E. Cilley of Tilton; two brothers, Raymond C. "Razer" Cilley of Livermore, Maine, and Douglas W. Cilley of South Korea; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at a later date at NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688, NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia 03247-0572, or any veteran's organization.
New Hampshire Union Leader (Manchester, NH) - June 25, 2008
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