Samuel R. Britton Sr.

1928 - 2018

Samuel, R. Britton, Sr.

Bayville - Samuel R. Britton, Sr., Pop, 90, of Bayville, died on Saturday, November 3, 2018 with his loving family at his bedside at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Sam, born in 1928 to Anna Mae and Samuel J. Britton, was raised in and a lifelong resident of Bayville. Samuel graduated from Toms River High School where he played varsity football. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1948 to 1952 attaining the rank of corporal. After his honorable discharge Mr. Britton joined the Berkeley Township Police Department, serving his community as the first Chief from 1954 to his retirement in 1984. The Berkeley Township Police Department was named in his honor in 2003 as the Samuel R. Britton Law Enforcement Center. Mr. Britton was also an organizer of Bayville Fire Department back in the early fifties. He was also a member of VFW Post 1593, the Maryland American Legion, Manahawkin Elks 2340, the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association and an honorary member of PBA Local 237.

One of his passions in life was spending time on his farm, gardening and raising his animals. "The more you work the garden soil, the better it is. Nature will be good to you if you are good to it." But his true passion was his family. Samuel was predeceased by his parents Anna Mae and Samuel J. Britton, his infant daughter Elaine, brothers James, Donald, Robert and sisters Pauline, Joan, Rose and Maggie.

Samuel is forever remembered by his loving wife of 48 years, Lillian "Babe" Britton; three children, Samuel R. Britton, Jr. and his wife Lynne, Sharon "Sis" Chester and her husband Joe, Sr. and Richard Britton and his girlfriend Jenn; three grandchildren, Joseph Chester, Jr., Richard Alan Britton Jr. and Hannah Jean Britton. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 6th, from 4pm to 8pm at the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville. Funeral Wednesday, 9am at the funeral home with Funeral Services at 10am. Burial will follow to Bayville Cemetery in Bayville. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam's memory made to Popcorn Park Zoo 1 Humane Way Forked River NJ 08731, would be appreciated.