Robert L.D. Sr. Milton

Robert Lee Delano Milton, Sr., of West Roxbury, passed away on May 5, at the age of 87. Born in Boston, he was the son of John L. and Helen E. (Hart) Milton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and proudly served in the Korean War as a radio operator until his discharge in 1953 at the rank of Corporal. Robert was an avid horseshoe player and loved working in his garden. He enjoyed many fishing trips and vacations to the White Mountains along with weekends at Indian Ranch to enjoy country music. Spending time with his family whenever possible was a priority for him. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for 50 years and also belonged to the VFW Jacob Jones Post 2017and the American Legion Post 18 of Dedham. Robert was the beloved husband of Christine J. (Sullivan), and the loving father of Robert Milton, Jr. and his wife Karen of Attleboro, Daniel Milton and his wife Guida of Hudson, Cynthia Fusco and her husband Joseph of Worcester, Holly Ann Knustgraichen and her husband Arthur of Blackstone, Susan Brissette and her husband John of Windham, NH, Crystal Silva and her husband Tony of Dedham. Stepfather of Stephen Cote, John Cote, Kevin Cote, James Cote, and Elaine Tellini, Andrea Grutchfield and her Fiancé Christopher of Texas, Robert Grutchfield of West Roxbury, and Ryan Grutchfield and his wife Maria of Attleboro. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren along with his sister Barbara Clausen of CT. Robert was predeceased by his brothers; Buddy, John and Arthur Milton.  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home,  87 Milton St., Dedham.  The funeral service will follow at 12PM in the funeral home.  Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.