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Robert Milliken
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Robert L.
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1952 - 2017
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Obituary for Robert L. Milliken

Robert L.  Milliken
Robert L. Milliken, 64, of Springfield, MA, beloved husband of Jimena (Sanchez) Milliken for 36 years, entered into eternal peace, Wednesday April 12, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. The son of Robert C. and Mary (Diorio) Milliken, he was born at Mitchell Field on Long Island, NY and was raised in the Hazardville section of Enfield. He later moved to Somers before residing in Springfield. Robert served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy immediately after the Vietnam war. Robert earned an Associate's Degree from STCC and had been employed by Hamilton Standard for 20 years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, and hiking. He enjoyed country music, motorcycles, and was a skilled fly-tier. Besides his wife Jimena and his parents, he leaves two daughters, Diana Youngblood of Jefferson, ME, and Melissa Milliken of Springfield,MA; three brothers, Douglas Milliken and his wife Debra of East Longmeadow, MA, Stephen Milliken and his wife Lisa of Somers, and Paul Milliken and his wife Donna of Somers; two grandchildren, Kiah Leigh, and Vaughn Robert Youngblood. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Carlyne Milliken. Visiation hours will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers. Burial will be private and held at the family's convenience at the MA Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Donations in Robert's memory may be made through https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs. To leave online condolences, please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com
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