James Tuller Dill
James Tuller Dill, 76, died peacefully April 29, 2021, with his family and cherished cat nearby. He was happy, he said, in the days preceding his eventual deep sleep.
Jim was born January 27, 1945, in Long Branch, New Jersey, on the eve of the country’s optimistic post-World II boom years. He was the essence of the front end of the Baby Boomers curious, innovative, inventive, ready to explore and create a new world.
He appreciated his education, and stretched his intellect in many directions. He loved his first schools Rumson Country Day and Cardigan Mountain School (He graduated from that New Hampshire school in 1961; his favorite memories included clearing ski trails in the woods, snowy winters, and being Senior Class President), and eventually attended Deerfield Academy, graduating from that school in 1966.
Neil R. Robbins.
APPLETON Neil R. Robbins, age 90, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, from a long time illness of COPD at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine.
Neil was born in Appleton on March 11, 1930 to Robie and Frances (Kenney) Robbins. Neil attended the Appleton Village School.
He married Christine Philbrook on May 12, 1951. In the early years of their marriage, he built their home where they have resided their entire married life. As the grandchildren arrived, Neil was known as “Pa” and that carried on with others as well.
Neil had many jobs in his lifetime. He was a welder for Bridge Construction in Windsor for over 30+ years. After leaving his welding career behind, he went into business for himself with his shiny red dump truck and tractor. He served as Road Commissioner for the town of Appleton for a period of years. He also worked for DOT and his last working years as a delivery driver for Union Farm Equipment. He was a meticulous wood worker and made furn