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Robert Layton Obituary
Age 88, of Massillon, passed away at his home on Monday, May 10, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 26, 1921 in Winsted, Conn. and was the son of the late George, Sr. and Mary (Paro) Layton. He was a Massillon resident since 1934. Bob spent a year in the C.C.C., five years in the U.S. Army and was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was a member of the Akron-Canton Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He retired from the Massillon Post Office in 1981 following 38 years of service. He was a member of the Clinton Lodge #47 F.&A.M., the Knights Templar, the Royal and Select Masons of Ohio and the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons. Bob and his wife Frances, organized the Massillon Area Tag-Along camping club in 1964. The remaining members meet weekly for breakfast. They are both members of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Layton, Jr., James E. Layton, Wilson Layton and Clarence Layton and his sisters, Ethel Layton White and Virginia Layton Rabinow. He is survived by his wife, Frances Wren Layton, with whom he spent nearly 65 years of marriage; his daughters and sons–in-law, Cora Lee and Mark Smith of North Canton and Candy and Gary Viens of Massillon; his grandchildren, Joshua (Beth Ann) Smith of South Ogden, Utah, Matthew Smith and Michael Smith both of Lakewood, Ohio and Jared and Dana Viens of New Port Richey, Fla.; his great-grandson, Hunter Viens; his sister, Mabel Layton of Long Beach, Calif. and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert Layton will take place on Thursday at 7 P.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey Shultz officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00–7:00 P.M. The Clinton Lodge will conduct a Masonic service on Thursday at 5:15 P.M. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial contribution in his name to Aultman Hospice, 2821 Woodlawn Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44708. Those who wish may post a condolence or leave a fond memory at www.paquelet.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Layton
May 19, 2010
Frances, Cora-Lee and Candy, My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your husband and father. While you mourn his passing, I know you rejoice at his arrival in the heavenly kingdom. God bless you. Roberta Owen Reese
Lori Campbell
May 13, 2010
Dearest Frances and family,
My your hearts be full of love and fond memories. I know you have plenty of them. May you celebrate his life and the love you shared. Your in my thoughts and prayer. God speed, I am Ruth Shook's daughter.
Love and prayers,
Lori & Ruthie
May 12, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
carol traylor
May 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patricia Hostetler
May 12, 2010
"My deepest sympathy to Frances,Cora Lee, and Candy on the loss of your beloved husband and father.He was so proud of you and always spoke so lovingly of his family.He will be missed by so many.May God grant you peace during your time of grief."
Your neighbor and friend,
loretta smith
May 12, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Vito Sinopoli
May 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Layton family at this time of their loss. I worked with Mrs, Layton at Washington High School and met Bob on a few social outings. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. He will be missed by all.
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