Bernard A. Dayton

Bernard A. Dayton
of Greene, N.Y.
Bernard A. Dayton, 74, of Greene, N.Y., died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, N.Y. Born May 6, 1933 in Birchardville, Pa., he was the son of the late Gerould B. and Eva M. (Bowen) Dayton. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, in 1993. He graduated from Montrose High School. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, liked Ford tractors, and spending time at the old farm, "Snyder Place". He was a huge supporter of Chenango Valley Wrestling and he loved watching his sons and later his grandsons compete. He was a member of American Legion Post #1293, Hillcrest, N.Y., The Tractor of Yesteryear Association and supported all his grandchildren's activities. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Dayton, Greene, N.Y.; daughter, Pamela R. Dayton and fiancé, Clinton Coon, Binghamton, N.Y.; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert B. Dayton and fiancée, Lisa Spong, Binghamton, N.Y., Timothy A. and Lori Dayton, Binghamton, N.Y., William G. Dayton, Binghamton, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Billy, Robby, Dan, Scott, Kayla, Brianna, Jennifer, and Jesse; three step grandchildren, Tanya, Keith, and Billy; stepdaughter, Cheryl D. Marsh, Bloomingburg, N.Y., stepson and spouse, Steve and Joanne Haynes, Bloomingburg, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Domenic Fata, Endicott, N.Y.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Watson and Lee Anne Dayton, Montrose, Pa., Alanson and Jan Dayton, Tenn.; nieces, nephews and cousins. For more information, please go to bartron myerfuneralhome.com.
Service: Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, Pa. Visitation: Saturday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Instead of flowers, consider contributions to Bernard Dayton Wrestling Scholarship Fund, GHS Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 1490, Binghamton, N.Y. 13902.