After a short illness, Bob Horton died at an inappropriate age of fifty two. He had recently returned from a two year stint of government service in Spain which he had topped off with a family holiday.
Prior to his departure for Spain, Bob, as a member of the Bolton Conservation Trust, had played an important role in the acquisition by the town of the Quarry-Lime Kiln property, now preserved under the care of the town Conservation Commission.
Sharing Bob's interest in the preservation of natural and historical areas, his family requested that contributions in lieu of flowers be sent to the Trust in his memory.
The Trust, with full support of Bob's family, has developed this trail to enhance and interpret the fauna, flora, geological and cultural features of this area which he had labored to preserve.
Bob served Bolton continuously from 1958 until 1976 when he went abroad in the service of his country. The Board of Appeals, Advisory Committee, School Committee, Board of Selectmen, and the unenviable position of Moderator all benefited from his integrity and dedication. Many a town hassle succumbed to his problem solving ability interlarded with his ever present down east sense of humor.
The Bob Horton Memorial Trail is dedicated with affection to his memory by the family he loved so dearly and fellow townsmen he served so well.