Omer Thomas Lassonde Barton

1955 - 2025

Omer Thomas Lassonde Barton

Concord, NH - Omer Thomas Lassonde Barton, 69, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2025.

He was born September 27, 1955, in Concord, to the late Cleon D. and Mildred J. (Stafford) Barton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Tyler J. Barton, of Goffstown, and his sisters Eileene, Carol, and Donna.

He attended Concord schools and was a lifelong resident of the greater Concord area. His love of the outdoors was evident even as a boy. As one of 14 children, he learned to hunt and fish from a young age, pastimes he kept throughout his life.

His first job was working at Beech Hill Farm in Hopkinton. As he grew into a young man, he learned martial arts and trained as a boxer, regularly competing at Everett Arena in Concord. A true Renaissance man, he was also an avid gardener, raised chickens, and bred hunting dogs for many years. He was also a self-taught musician - he loved playing guitar and singing at local bars, restaurants, and many family functions. His voice was a dead ringer for one of his favorite artists, Gordon Lightfoot.

He worked as a self-employed painter and carpenter for most of his life. He was an old-fashioned businessman; his word was his bond, and his contracts were often sealed with a handshake. He relied almost entirely on word of mouth, as people came to respect his warmth, honesty, hard work, and down-to-earth nature. Customer relationships often evolved into friendships spanning decades.

Omer was known for his generosity and being present when it mattered most. He'd drop everything to help neighbors, friends, and family - always offering the last dollar he had in his pocket, or to drive someone to an appointment. He found fulfillment through visiting family, old friends, the woods, strumming his guitar, and hiking with his dogs.

His most important roles were being a father to Daniel and Tyler and a grandfather to Tatum and Kohen. Never was a man prouder to have sons and grandsons. Following the death of his eldest son, Tyler, Omer took an active role in his grandson Tatum's life, picking him up from school, showing up to his baseball games, and caring for him on most weekends.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Daniel L. Barton of Portland, ME, stepdaughter, Wendy Godin of Thornton, grandson and "lil' buddy" Tatum Woods of Goffstown, and grandson Kohen Frost of Arizona. He is also survived by his siblings, Louisa, Douglas, Rhoda, Karene, Sharon, Janet, Peter, Pamela, Gregory, and Patricia, countless nieces and nephews, lifelong friends Patty and Ray Pare of Goffstown, dear friend Gail Jones of Loudon, and his former wife, Holly L. Barton of Bradford, NH.

Omer will be laid to rest at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord on Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 AM followed by celebration of life services at Cremation Society of NH, 172 King Street in Boscawen. Gathering will be held 11:00am-12:00pm with a memorial service to begin at noon.