Robert J. Cilley Jr. Colchester Robert James Cilley Jr., 97 passed away peacefully with his children by his side at St. Josephs Residential Care Home in Burlington on Thursday March 7, 2013. He was born in Island Pond on December 11, 1915 son of the late Robert J. and Eva (Melcher) Cilley, Sr. Bob proudly served his country during both WWII and the Korean War as a member of the US Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1 in St. Albans as well as the VFW Post 6689 in Essex Jct. Bob started his railroad career in Island Pond with the Grand Trunk Railroad and then was employed for many years in St. Albans with Central Vermont Railroad until his retirement. He loved relaxing at his camp in Island Pond and always looked forward to being in the woods as he was an avid snowmobile rider and whitetail deer hunter. Bob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son Thomas Cilley and wife Sandra of Essex Jct.; a daughter Suzan Pons and husband Rene’ of France; four grandchildren: Matthew and wife Haley Cilley of SC; Rene’ Pons and wife Laetitia of France; Julien Pons and Yolaine of France; Karen Martella and husband Drew of NY; six great grandchildren: Braeden and Leighton Martella of NY; Noah and Lucien Pons of France; Kennedy and Kendall Cilley of SC; Several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also predeceased by his wife Gertrude Cilley on Jan 13, 2009; a son Robert Cilley III in 1977 and his siblings Rodney “Buddy” Cilley; Doris Sullivan and Eleanor “June” Quinn. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff of St. Josephs Residential Care Home for the loving care and special attention they gave Dad during his stay. Visiting hours will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013 at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on March 11, 2013 at Holy Family Church, Essex Jct. with Reverend Charles Ranges, S.S.E. officiating. Burial will be held in the Spring at the convenience of the family with the time and date to be announced. Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to St. Josephs Residential Care Home, 243 North Prospect St. Burlington, VT 05401. A. W. Rich Funeral Home and the family invites you to share your memories by visiting Bob’s Book of Memories at www.awrfh.com.