1950 – 2015

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Blaise A. Tilton, 64, of Lewiston died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13, at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge, Mass., with family at his side.

He was born in Portland on April 9, 1950, a son of Donald O. and Gilda A. (Fields) Tilton and was educated in Portland schools. Blais was a military veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a Navy corpsman and was presented with a National Defense Service Medal.

Following his years in the service, he had a career in grocery retail for many years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Among his favorite enjoyments were reading, listening to his favorite music of the 1960s and the company of his two cats, Charlie and Shamus.

In later years, having journeyed through challenging times in his personal life, his spiritual faith was renewed and grew stronger going forward.

About a year ago, he met his companion and current fiancee, Jackie Ouellette, and together they enjoyed quality time attending weekly spiritual meetings through the Catholic church. He and Jackie were to be married in February.

He was a loving and hardworking husband, father, brother and fiance, who will be greatly missed.

Blaise leaves his daughter, Heather M. Tilton-Devlin and husband, Stephen, of Burlington, Mass.; his two sons, Christopher Tilton and his wife, Laurie, of Minot, and Jaysen Tilton and his wife, Michelle, of Surry; six grandchildren, Jessica, Victoria and Catherine Rais, Keyana Tilton, Jonathan and Jayden Tilton; his fiancee, Jackie Ouellette of Auburn; his two brothers, Keith Tilton of Lewiston and Michael Tilton and wife, Jeannie, of Gorham; several nieces and nephews; and his two cats, Charlie and Shamus.

Blaise was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Craig; and a niece, Jennifer.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with his family by visiting their online guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.