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Deleen Walton Obituary
Rev. Walton was born on Oct. 16, 1949, in Quonset, R.I., the daughter of Walter Daniel and Arleen (LaPorte) Nelson. She was married to Donald F. Walton Sr. on Jan. 15, 1968, in Mystic.
Deleen was an ordained minister through the World Ministry Fellowship. Over the years, her Ministries have taken her throughout the world.
Deleen did mission trips to Guatemala and Mexico before getting to Kenya in 1996 for the first time. She ministered in other African countries, but her heart was in Kenya. Due to health reasons she and her husband hadn't been to Kenya since 2009. She kept in contact and still funded certain projects from home. While in the states, she enjoyed going south to minister in places like Greenville, S.C. or Powder Springs, Ga. She will be greatly missed by family and friends as is evident from comments on facebook and other e-mails from all over the world.
Besides her husband, Deleen's survivors include a daughter, Donnelle M. Bowser of Utah; two sons, Donald F. Walton II of Florida, and David J. Walton of Groton; seven grandchildren, Jordan, Micah, Alyssa, Emma, Kaitlyn, Joshua and Trey; as well as one great-grandchild, Brooklynn. She is also survived by her uncle, George L. LaPorte, who had made his home with Deleen and Donald.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at 11 a.m. July 20, at Grace Church, Old Saybrook.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be directed to Sent to Serve Ministries, 33 Trent Lane, Groton, CT 06340.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deleen Walton
Diane Cox
July 1, 2019
Deleen was the most loving and giving person my family has ever known. She was my sister Jane's rock at all times. If ever she was needed, she was there no matter what the problem.She was always so busy that my mother nicknamed her "The Little Ant". I will always carry a little of Deleen in my heart.
Chris Arpie
July 20, 2013
There was "something about" this cute little spit fire that sat on the cold metal bleachers cheering her son on during all those baseball games. It was contagious... Thank you Deleen for sharing with me and leading me to salvation through our loving Lord Jesus. I will always remember her with such love in my heart and can't wait to dance with her in Heaven at the feet of our Lord. She will be missed deeply by many, but the Heavens rejoice. My love and prayers are with you all Don and family. Chris Arpie(Burgess)
Barbara Kleeman
July 19, 2013
Dear Don and family,
I enjoyed working with Deleen and so appreciated her servant's heart and optimistic attitude. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time. There is no doubt where she resides today...and she is there advocating and praying for us all!
Nancy (Durr) Barnhart
July 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deleen will be missed by so many people who's life she touched. She will be missed by the Fitch Ladies Lunch Bunch.
Nancy & James Saporita
July 10, 2013
Absent from the body, present with the Lord.~~~ Don, what a wonderful place to be at the foot of Jesus. It's where all of us have our glorious inheritance awaiting in eternity .We are preserved blameless and we can look Jesus in His loving eyes! Deleen is filled with an Awesome joy as the Glory of God surrounds her being. May you and the family have peace during your loss. Our warmest regards.
bryan Piacenza
July 9, 2013
Don, I am sorry for your families loss. Deleen will be missed by many. We have had so many memorable moments through out the years for which. I will always be thankful. I pray that you know God's grace during this time of change. Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
Candice & Michael Gatchek
July 9, 2013
Deleen will be missed by so many as will her love,kindness an compassion for people. She had a passion an a mission to minister to people around the world . I will miss her love an laughter but the great memories of her will remain forever in my heart. Our thoughts an prayers are with you Don and all of your family.
Love to you all :Candice & Michael
Diane Cox
July 9, 2013
DEAR Don & Family,
My family and I are truly sorry for your loss. I know you will all miss her, but God has gained a wonderful new angel.Deleen was at time my sister Jane's rock. She always knew that if she ever needed Deleen she would be there. My Mom use to call Deleen the "Little Ant", because she always had forty thousand things she was doing at once, but she steadfastly stayed her course and never lost her faith in God. She will be extremely missed by all who loved her.
All our love,
Diane, Donald & Dakota Cox.Jennifer, Tim & Ashley Lamoureux
Patricio & Grace Cirino
July 9, 2013
God Blessed us with your presence and we are forever grateful for the love, kindness and ministry of Sent To Serve! Don we pray God encamp his Angels around you and your family during this time of sorrow. Reverend Deleen married my husband and I in 2010 and made the ceremony a prophetic and glorious occasion for which our blessings overflow daily. Thank you always! Warm regards, Patricio & Grace Cirino
Denise DiScuillo
July 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers Are with you And your family during this difficult time Deleen was a very thoughtful and caring woman and I know that she will be dearly missed by you and your family
July 8, 2013
a unique lady,God bless you and your family. helen
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