GREENLAND, N.H. — Erlon James Gill, 87, of Greenland, N.H., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, at Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough.

He was born on April 20, 1930, in Dixfield, a son of the late Erlon R. and Alice (Tibbitts) Gill.

Raised in Dixfield, he graduated from Dixfield High School with the Class of 1948, and later received two master’s degrees in local and government management.

Erlon proudly served eight years in the U.S. Navy and 22 years in the Air Force, during both the Korean and Vietnam wars, reaching the rank of chief master sergeant. After his time in the service, he worked in civil service for a number of years before retiring. Although he appreciated everything he worked hard for in life, his greatest treasures were his wife and children. He shared 47 loving years of marriage with his late wife, Doris A (Corvese) Gill, who passed away in 2003.

Erlon was an avid beekeeper who enjoyed sharing his knowledge and passion with others. He loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening and his late father’s hunting camp in Carthage. Erlon was a confident, straightforward person, who liked to tease and have fun. He was endlessly busy, often creating things out of items others would find of little value.

He is survived by his family including his children and their spouses, David Gill, Cathy Gill and Janine Moreau, Michael and Kate Gill, Susan Gill and Darren Scott; and his grandchildren, Christina and James Gill and Trevon, Tyrone and Tianna Scott.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Ronald.

Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Erlon’s memorial website, sign his tribute wall or for directions.