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Calvin Burton Obituary

Calvin A. "Art" Burton, 86, a resident of Odenton for over 70 years, died January 27 suddenly at home. Born May 5, 1926 in Yale, Michigan, he graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1942. An Army veteran of World War II, he retired as Foreman after 35 years with General Motors Electro Motive Division. Art enjoyed membership in the Nichols Bethel United Methodist Church in Odenton; Odenton Masonic Lodge #209; and Order of the Eastern Star #29 of Odenton. Married in 1949, he was preceded in death by this wife, Mildred E. Burton in 2004; son, Joseph E. Burton; and daughter, Brenda L. Scaggs. Art is survived by his son, Charles A. Burton; daughters, Wanda G. Burton and Mary E. Tripp; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A visitation is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, at Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A., 851 Annapolis Rd., Gambrills. A funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 31 also at Hardesty Funeral Home in Gambrills. Interment Glen Haven cemetery. Memorials are recommended to the charity of choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hardestyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Capital on Jan. 29, 2013.

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Amy Anders

February 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

January 30, 2013

My husband David and I want to express our sincerest sympathy to the family of "Artie". We so enjoyed talking to him when we walked together at the skating rink and will miss him and his stories. May God grant him rest and may he also grant you comfort knowing that others cared for him.
David and Maria Whitaker

January 29, 2013

May the God of peace and all tender mercies grant you peace of heart and solace from your fondest memories of Mr. Calvin.

January 29, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

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