Robert S. Barton

Robert S. Barton

Robert Barton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 19, 2010.
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. - Robert S. Barton made a peaceful journey to heaven March 17, 2010, from his home with loving family by his side. He had a "date" with his girlfriend - his beloved wife of 59 years, Erma B. Barton, who passed in 2007. He was born March 8, 1923, in Lincoln, to Oland and Adelaide Sargent Barton. He attended local schools, Colby College; Maine Maritime Academy, Class of 1944; College of Mortuary Science, Boston; and Mount Ida College. He moved to Jensen Beach, Fla., in 1972. Prior to retirement, Robert was the owner of Barton Funeral Home, Lincoln, for 34 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Survivors include son, Bruce and wife, Elaine Barton, of Gloucester, Va.; two granddaughters, Alicia Barton of Lincoln and Jamie Barton of Gloucester, Va.; three grandsons, Andrew Barton of Lincoln, Jayson Barton of Gloucester, Va., and Joshiah Barton of Gloucester, Va.; four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Nadia and husband, Guy Leadbetter, of Burlington, Vt.; a special cousin, Wilma Brown of Baltimore; and many special friends. A memorial service will take place at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997. To sign an online guest book, please visit www.aycockjensenbeach.com.

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March 28, 2010

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March 22, 2010

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March 21, 2010

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March 28, 2010

Bruce,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love,
"Skinny Whit" and Joan

Jannifer Dolan O'Connor

March 22, 2010

Dear Bruce, I was so sorry to hear about your father. I have wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad at Cold Stream and our trips on the Harvey Gamage. They were wonderful people and I was so lucky to have known them. At last they are together again smiling down on all of us. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Jan Dolan O'Connor

March 21, 2010

Dear Bruce, I have spent the last few days thinking of so many memories. Those big Thanksgivings at the old house (and all the pies), Cold Stream, Uncle Bob and Aunt Erma visiting with all of us at Mom and Dad's camp. Too many to list. He is dearly missed. Love, your cousin Lisa

March 19, 2010

Dear Bruce & family:There are wonderful memories of your Mom & Dad here in Maine and especially when they parked their Motor Home here with us at Cold Strem Pond each Summer. They are now together in a better place. My sincere sympathy go out to you all.
Marilyn Dolan

Tom Sklutas

March 19, 2010

Bob, you are missed, especially by me whom you befriended when I first retired and knew very few people in the Jensen Beach area. My deepest condolences to your family. Tom Sklutas, Jensen Beach, Fl.

March 19, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss Bruce, Ron Tinkham, Ex U.S.C.G.

cynthia libby

March 19, 2010

Dear Bruce and family.....wanted to extend our sincere condolences to you all. you're in our thoughts.
cyndy libby and david pease.

Tom and Doris Maddox

March 19, 2010

Bob,
you will be missed by all who knew you

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