Robert Terrill
Scarborough, ME – Robert N. Terrill, known by many as “Bob”, passed
away in Scarborough, Maine on September 10, 2025, after a fall with
injury.
Robert was born on January 13, 1939, in Hanover, NH to Roger and
Dorothea (Davis) Terrill. Robert was raised in Bradford, Vermont.
After graduating from the Bradford Academy in 1957, Robert joined the
US Air Force National Guards. He was stationed in Presque Isle, Maine
before returning to Bradford, where he resided for most of his adult
life. He and Mildred had relocated to South Carolina to enjoy the
warmer weather in 2015 but returned to Maine in 2024 to be closer to
family.
Robert married Mildred (Sargent) on April 15, 1959, and they had 4
children. Robert was employed by Hilltop Dairy, Allen Refrigeration,
and Hasting Builders before becoming self employed as a licensed
electrician in the early 1990s. Robert was also the business owner of
Suds Your Duds Laundromat for 16 years before retirement.
Robert was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-
grandfather. Robert was also a very active community member for the
Town of Bradford, having served as a member of the Bradford Fire
Department for 46 years and the Bradford Water Board for 18 years.
Robert enjoyed several hobbies, including building things
(woodworking), yard landscaping, watching NASCAR racing, puzzles, and
visiting with friends and neighbors.
Robert is predeceased by his parents, Roger and Dorothea Terrill and
brother James Terrill. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mildred
of Scarborough ME, daughter Deborah Terrill of Chelsea VT, son R. Todd
(Rhonda) Terrill of Bradford VT, daughter Catherine (Daryl) Smith of
Scarborough, ME, and daughter Sue Grady of College Park, GA, 10
Grandchildren (Kevin, Andrea, Keagon, Brittney, Ryan, Chelsea, Thomas,
James, Dalton, and Joshua,) and 9 Great Grandchildren (Ashton, Jayden,
Jyanna, Elyjah, Maddox, Nolan, Lucas, Emersyn, and Cora).
A Celebration of Life will be held at the State Manufactured Home
Community Center, 108 Hillcrest Ave, Scarborough ME on September 23,
2025 at 2pm. A second Celebration of Life will be held at the E.
Corinth, VT Ball field on October 4th from 11am – 2pm.
Donations in Roberts memory may be made to the Hospice of Southern
Maine, 11 Hunnewell Rd, Scarborough ME 04074
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