1937 – 2004

RUMFORD – Alfred “Lee” Kilbreth, 66, a resident of Primrose Lane in Canton, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 4, in Rumford.

He was born on June 2, 1937, in Portland, the son of Donald and Arlene Brown Kilbreth and was educated in the schools of Canton. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He owned and operated a barbershop and a pizza shop in Canton and was also in insurance sales. “Lee” was a past Grand Master of the Whitney Masonic Lodge 167 of Canton and a member of the Kora Temple Shriners. He enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his friends and always lived life to the fullest. He will be remembered as a great jokester.

He is survived by two sons and their wives, Scotty and Jackie Kilbreth of Canton and Jeffrey and Lisa Kilbreth of Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Beverly Jackson, Diane Kilbreth and Barbara Gentry; a brother, Gerald Kilbreth; three grandchildren, Libby, Joseph and Katie Kilbreth; a niece, Jackie Duguay, whom he loved dearly; Pat Jacobs, a true and trusted friend; Max Jacobs, a special young man whom he regarded as a grandson; a close friend, Carol Wallace; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Chicoine and Patty Kilbreth; and a brother, Bobby Kilbreth.