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Elizabeth Barton Obituary

Elizabeth C. (Taylor) Barton, of Braintree, passed away May 4, 2015. Beloved wife for over 50 years to the late Edward C. Barton. Loving mother of Edward D. Barton and his wife Cathy of Stoughton, Linda C. Barton of Braintree, Christopher J. Barton and his wife Sarah of Braintree and Holly B. Barton of Braintree. She is also lovingly survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. For several years, Elizabeth was a member as well as former president of the Braintree Gardeners Guild. She also worked as an insurance adjuster for Blue Cross Blue Shield prior to her retirement. Throughout many years, Elizabeth was very active as a player and coach for the Braintree Softball League as well as being a member of several bowling leagues. She was very artistic and loved ceramics, painting and cross-stitch. Elizabeth also had a profound love of flowers and had a unique talent for assembling beautiful floral arrangements. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 4 - 8 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth at 9:30 a.m. Burial in Braintree Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elizabeths memory to the Marge Crispin Social Service Center, 74 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on May 8, 2015.
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Linda, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. Praying for you and your family at this very sad time. -Sue Murphy Capobianco

June 5, 2015

Linda, I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Please know you are in my prayers, xoxo - Ellen Kelliher

May 14, 2015

Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a very special person.

Linda Murphy

May 13, 2015

Linda, Chris, Eddie and Holly, I was so sad to learn of your mom's passing. For most of my childhood she was my second mother. You were blessed to have a funny and good natured mom who was always willing to laugh at, and with, us kids. God bless Betty and my thoughts and heart are with you all.

mariah murphy

May 13, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss, my Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you

John Leahy

May 11, 2015

Holly and family So sorry to learn of Betty's passing. On this Mother's Day just remember what a loving, caring person she truly was. Take care.. Peggie Pearlstein

Peg Pearlstein

May 10, 2015

She was a wonderful person and a wonderful Aunt. She brought me memories that I will keep for ever. She will be dearly missed by all. Love Becky.

Rebecca Stokes

May 9, 2015

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