ANITA E. "BOOTIE" (GILMAN) TILLEY, 85 of State Street, Groveton, died suddenly at her residence on Monday, October 29, 2012. Born on August 23, 1927 in Groveton, NH a daughter of Antonio "Tony" and Nancy (Young) Gilman, she was a lifelong resident. Anita enjoyed reading, knitting, going for rides and going to yard sales. She was a great mom and was always there when you needed her. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Miles and husband Herbert of Groveton; son Danny Joel Tilley and wife Carol of Fairbanks, Alaska; a sister Constance "Connie" Connary of Island Pond, VT and one brother Richard Gilman of Stark. Anita was predeceased by her parents Antonio Gilman and Nancy Chadwich; one son David Tilley in 1984 three brothers Robert Gilman; Donald Gilman and John Gilman and one sister Patricia McLeod. At Anita's request there will be no calling hours or services. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Memorial donations may be made in Anita's name to the American Heart Association; Founders Affiliate; PO Box 417005; Boston, MA 02241-7005 or by going to www.heart.org