Robert H. "Bob" Barton
Robert H. "Bob" Barton
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Spencerport: Born on May 31, 1930. He passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the age of 79, and is now safely home in heaven with his Lord and Saviour. He was predeceased by his parents George and Jessie Barton. Bob will be missed by his loving family and many friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Edith A. (Hoomans) Barton; his children, Dale (Sarah) Barton, Kimberlee (Thomas) Holding, Dawn (Bucky) Ades, Robert (Janice) Barton and Heidi (David) Brescia; his 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grand-children. Bob was a paid Fireman for 21 years for Ridge Road Fire District and retired as Battalion Chief (2C-45). He was also a Life Member of the Spencerport Fire Dept. and served as Fire Chief from 1965-1967. Bob was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Friends may call (Today) Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., 15 West Ave., Spencerport, NY 14559. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday at Greece Assembly of God Church, 750 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626. Interment will be held in Fairfield Cemetery in the spring. Contributions may be made to the Aurora House Comfort Care, P.O. Box #21, Spencerport, NY 14559, in Bob's memory.
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Kevin Foley
March 9, 2010
Dear Edith and Family,
May God bless you.
Edith you and Bob played a big part in my life when we first met. I was new to the Lord, and your constant prayers help me keep my eyes on HIM who gives us such unmerited blessings. I pray that our Lord blesses you and comforts you at this time.
By HIS grace.
March 7, 2010
Edith and Family,
We are sad for your loss and yet rejoice in Jesus's gain. You are in our prayers and we love you.
John & Linda Baker
Dick D'Imperio
March 6, 2010
To the Barton family. My heart is heavy with the hearing of Bobs passing. i knew Bob back in the days when i was with the rochester fire dept.good man and good fire fighter.He is at rest now and i'am sure he will be pulling hose up there even if there is no fires.. my prayers are for him and his family too.. Dickie 'D' (dick D'Imperio)
Charlene Lockner
March 6, 2010
Dear Edie and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We have lost a person who truly cared about others. I remember visiting Larry at the firehouse with our kids. Bob's smile always gave away the teasing that would be part of the conversation. He left us with good life lessons... helping others, being friendly and always smiling. I hope that you can feel the prayers and support of all of the people whose lives he touched.
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Christy McKinney
March 6, 2010
Dearest Edie and children,
I am truly sorry to think of the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this time. When I reflect on the hours spent with your family I realize what an influence you made on my life. Bob could always make me laugh and always was able to make any situation into a very interesting story. May you find peace and comfort in remembering your special moments with him.
Jim McKinney
March 6, 2010
To the Barton Clan,
As I write this from Bill & Shirley's house in Florida the fond memories of growing up under the influence of Bob and Edie come flooding back to me. Bob was definately one of my best friends, who I respected and admired as I matured. These last few years I missed him not teasing me about the FD, being on the village board or any other topic that he thought could "get my goat". I loved it. So many laughs and so many stories - he was one of a kind.
It consoles me to think that My Anna now has another wonderful person to fly with her in heaven.
It's not goodbye, it's merely I'll see you later Bob - save your stories!
Ray& Sharon Puffer
March 5, 2010
We will miss you Bobby.You were one of Als favorites. Spencerport won't be the same without you.
Andy and Ann Davison
March 5, 2010
Dear Edie and Family,
Andy and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dave Kaseman
March 5, 2010
I learned a lot about euchre and a lot about life at Bob's kitchen table. I fondly remember him calling us Agnes when our hair would get a little long :). Next to my own fathers influence, it was men like Bob, Gramps, Homer, Red etc that I looked up to as role models. I am so fortunate that my life was touched by Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Barton family.
kase
Dolores Hargrave
March 5, 2010
Dear Edith & Family,
We are sorry we cannot be there, but will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. I think of the many good times we had as kids on Grandma & Grandpa's farm. Hope we can get to see you someday. Love, Dolores & Don Hargrave
Steve Brown
March 5, 2010
Those memories of working at the Village DPW, the Exempts club, the Fire Department, your blue Pinto,all those Amerk games.You were a good friend to my father and to me. I'll miss you Bob.
Anna Voss
March 5, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Patricia Hamann
March 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Barton family today and while I will not be able to attend, please know that you have my condolences and deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Heather Kearns (Barton)
March 5, 2010
The best grandpa one will ever know. Always there to make you laugh and pick you up. Truly the best. Strong and courageous, head of an amazingly loving family. Sorry, grandpa, and family I cannot be there but will be thinking of you all. Granpa, Pee wee loves you!
Judy Vogt
March 5, 2010
Dear Dale & Sarah, My deepest sympathy to all of the Barton family. I graduated with Dale & Sarah from Spencerport (Judy Clark). My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Vogt
March 5, 2010
We love you all,and our hearts and prayers span the miles to share your sorrow. We know his life was given to family, and now to Jesus'care forever.
Draw strength from each other, as you walk through these days. God will be there for your comfort. Lots of Love,
Uncle Jerry and Aunt Judy
Ron and Judy Lockwood
March 5, 2010
To the entire Barton family. We were truly sorry to read of Bob's passing in the D&C online. May you feel God's presence as you go through this difficult time.
Gene Preston
March 5, 2010
Dear Edith and family,
You have my sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Bobby's passing closes another historic chapter of firefighting in Greece and Spencerport. My early years with Kodak FD were saturated with exciting Bobby Barton stories from his SFD cronies like Haworth, Schott, and Lamberson. I remember him as being a cool, highly skilled member of the early career force at Greece Ridge. Indeed, he helped set the pace for today's crop of brave young men and women serving the Ridge Road Fire District. Visiting, I can still picture him on duty with a variety of great RRFD guys of the past; names that include Richardson, Chennell, Ottman, Wood, Mambretti, Lockner, Phillips, Kelly, Fichtemaier, Zok and others. Chief Butch was always there too. Those were the days. Bobby's keen sense of humor made it all function like a watch. And so, he is gone, but not even death can separate us from many fond memories. Rest easy old friend.
Pat Kelly
March 5, 2010
Edie and family,
I have such fond memories of the firehouse and all the people involved. Now Bob is in heaven sitting around a large table, drinking coffee and telling fire stories with Tom and the other brother firemen. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I know that your happy memories of Bob will get you through this very sad time.
rebecca mullen
March 5, 2010
"Big Bob", you were a wonderful man and we will miss you terribly! rest in peace!
Laura Murphy-Bryant
March 5, 2010
There are no words to express my deep sorrow for your loss. The Chief will be forever a sweet, hardworking gentleman who was a large part of my Amity Street life. The entire Barton family means a great deal to me, and I am very sad for your loss.
Barbara (Gangross)Hendrick
March 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
George Duford
March 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nicholas and Heather Cappadonia
March 5, 2010
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award me on that day, and not only me, but to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
God bless all of you and keep you in the palm of His mighty hand.
The Cappadonia family
-Nicholas, Heather, Nicky, and JJ
Val and Don Pickering
March 5, 2010
Edie and Family,
We were truly sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all today and the days to follow.
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