LISBON FALLS – John D. “Bobby” Dillingham, 56, a resident of 12 Hilltop Court, Turner, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 8, surrounded by his loved ones at the home of his companion, Lana Raubeson.

He was born in Lewiston, Aug. 8, 1951, the son of John H. and Audrey L. (David) Dillingham.

He lived an adventurous life, often on the seat of a Harley enjoying rides and vacations at the Cape. He loved his family and lived for time with his children. He was a dedicated worker with longtime service as a construction foreman followed by more than 20 years with LL Bean, retiring in 2006. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving one tour of duty in Vietnam.

He was a private man with a zest for life, always quick with a story of “Back in the Day” times. He chose to ride his rocket with pride and on his terms.

Survivors include his special friend and companion, Lana A. Raubeson of Lisbon Falls; his children, Valerie John Banker of Poland Spring, Sonya Richards of Minneapolis, Minn., Brent Dillingham and Raquel Candace Dillingham, both of Lisbon Falls and Turner; brothers and sisters, Sheena Ronfeldt, and her husband, Walter, of Standish, Cheryl Durgin, and her husband, Michael, of Auburn, Linda Fields of South Portland, Sherry Dillingham Bourget of Palm Bay, Fla., Jonathon Dillingham, and his wife, Mary Jane, of Auburn, Sarah Dillingham Waterman, and her husband, William, of Litchfield, Jayne Dillingham Comeau of Turner, Jack H. Dillingham, and his wife, Davida, of Turner, Stewart Dillingham, and his wife, Patty, of Auburn and Danny Munson of South Portland; one grandson, DJ Banker of Poland Spring; a special niece, Heidi Roy of Cape Elizabeth, and many nieces and nephews.