Ralph W Hilton

Ralph Wessinger Hilton, born October 23, 1922 in Newcastle, Maine to Clarence and Beatrice (Hodgkins) Hilton, passed away on September 3, 2020. Ralph graduated from Lincoln Academy and attended Colby College. He left Colby to serve in the US Navy during World War II as a LTJG on the USS Diphda. He then continued his education at Colby, Bowdoin College and the University of Maine earning his master's degrees in math and in education. He was an athletic student participating in basketball, track and cross country in high school and college where he also played football. He taught math and coached basketball and track at Lincoln Academy, Kent's Hill and Wiscassett High School, where he also served as principle. Ralph met his wife Jean Bates while teaching at Lincoln Academy and they were married on August 27, 1952. Ralph and Jean moved to East Rochester, NH in 1962 with their young family when he became a sales representative for Scott Foresman Company.  He was involved in coaching youth basketball for several years. He retired in 1986 and enjoyed many winters in Floridawith Jean. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing tennis, bridge and gardening. He was predeceased by his parents, three siblings, his son David Hilton and most recently by his wife Jean. He is survived by his daughters Holly (Ron) Carignan and Lorie (Sam) Tweedy, Son Peter (Hanna) Hilton and grandchildren John, Joshua, Amanda, Amberle Bennett and Benjamin, Isiah (Colleen), and Rachel Hilton. The family would like to thank Cornerstone VNA and Hospice and Ralph's many caretakers. A private graveside service will be held at Pine Knoll Cemetery in Newcastle Maine. Donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the care of R.M. Edgerly and son Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, please go to www.edgerlyfh.com