Northborough — John Ross Milton, 86, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Overlook Masonic
Health Center in Charlton following a brief illness.
He leaves his wife of 65 years, Shannon (Jacobs) Milton; his son, Robert Milton and his
companion, Sadie Strong; his daughter, Pamela Milton; his cousin, Raymond Milton; two
grandchildren; and many close friends.
Born and raised in Worcester, the son of Carl and Helene Pauline (Preston) Milton, he was a
lifelong resident of Northborough.
In his early years, Mr. Milton would help sell milk for the family's business, Milton Milk. After
graduating from North High School in 1941, he attended Clark University, graduating in 1945
with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He met his wife, Shannon Jacobs, at church and
they were married in 1944 at Wesley United Methodist Church. In 1945, he joined the U.S.
Coast Guard, where he was a Seaman, First Class.
After serving with the Coast Guard, Mr. Milton had the opportunity to join the Traveler's
Insurance Company in Worcester. In 1948, he started the John Ross Insurance Agency, a
partner of Insurance Services of Worcester. He not only took pride in his business, but truly
relished the friends he made during his time in business. Over the years, his insurance
expertise and reputation led him to be named the top Life Insurance Agent for Traveler's
Insurance Co.
Mr. Milton had a passion for animals and was the head dog trainer for Shrewsbury Dog
Training Club. For years, he would enroll his award winning German shepherds into dog
shows, where he won numerous ribbons and awards.
An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Worcester Country Club, the Worcester Club
and the infamous Pinehurst Country Club in NC. He served on the board of directors for
Worcester Country Club and First United Methodist Church of Westborough.
A funeral service was held June 12 from Hays Funeral Home of Northborough, with private
burial.
- See more at: http://obituarieshelp.org/elder_man_ob.html#sthash.VjwQPnVT.dpuf