Milton H. Cilley, 57, Dies in Manchester
MANCHESTER – Milton H. Cilley, 57, who became well-known in Portsmouth during 24 years residence there, died in this city early today.
Mr. Cilley returned from a vacation trip Saturday night and after complaining of illness was taken to a hospital yesterday.
A native of Manchester, Mr. Cilley went to Portsmouth in 1927 as a special agent of the Granite State and New Hampshire Fire Insurance Companies.
While in Portsmouth, he was active in the Twilight League at the Portsmouth Country Club and the Warwick Club. He was also a member of St. John’s Lodge of Masons.
Born in Manchester, in October, 1895, Mr. Cilley graduated from Central High School in 1914. During his high school days, he starred in football, baseball and basketball.
He was first employed by the Amoskeag National Bank and in 1920 entered the employ of the New Hampshire Fire Company. He returned to Manchester in 1951 as a secretary in both in N.H. Fire and the Granite State.
Mr. Cilley is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Lee of Manchester, and two children, Robert and Mrs. Barbara Wentworth.
Published in the Portsmouth Herald, October 6, 1952 page 3
CILLEY – Milton H. Cilley of 1394 Belmont St., formerly of Portsmouth died in Manchester Oct 6. Funeral services at Grace Episcopal church Wed. at 2:30 p.m. Friends invited. Visiting hours at Goodwin Funeral Home, 607 Chestnut St., Manchester, Tues. 2–4, 7-9.
Published in the Portsmouth Herald, October 6, 1952 page 3
The news of the death of Milt Cilley came as a great shock to me as well of his host of friends in Portsmouth’s golfing fraternity.
Milt was a fine gentleman as well as a sportsman who enjoyed sociability and a good time with his close friends as much as any man in the world.
Two years ago the Cilley, Mr. and Mrs., seldom missed Portsmouth High games and meets because son Bob was one of the most promising athletes working under coaches Art Blanchard and Ed Petro.
They moved to Manchester when the Granite State insurance firm left Portsmouth to a new home office. Their leaving at that time created a gap in our sporting scene. The breach is far greater today.
Published in the Portsmouth Herald, October 8, 1952 page 6
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