Jon E. Barton

Jon Barton Obituary

Jon E. Barton, 71
     GRAY -- Jon E. Barton of Shaker Road in Gray died Aug. 10, 2006, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
     Born in Portland, on June 20, 1935, the son of Erwin E. and Elizabeth (Merrill) Barton.
    He attended schools in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1953.
     On Sept. 3, 1955, he married Jane N. Pollard of Gray. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year.
     He retired from DOT State of Maine after 41 years of service.
     Jon joined the Gray Fire Department in 1959, and had 47 years of service. He became Fire Chief in 1987 and served until present. He was responsible for the merger of the Gray Fire Department and Rescue team together under one roof in 1993. He was very active with the New England Association of Fire Chiefs and served as President from 2004 until 2005. He was a member of the Coastal Mutual Aid Chiefs Association, past president of the Cumberland County Chiefs Association, as well as the Maine Fire Chiefs Association. He was a strong advocate of the Juvenile Fire Setters Program and has a scholarship named in his honor.
     He was a member of the Masons Cumberland Lodge #12 of New Gloucester and past worthy patron of Order of Eastern Star #114 of New Gloucester. He was past Chairman of the SAD #15 School Board. He was a coach of his sons Gray Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams. He was also a Cub Scout Master of Pack 86 for many years.
     He was predeceased by his mother Elizabeth in 1984, and his father Erwin in 2003.
     He is survived by his wife Jane; three sons, Brian M. Barton of Poland, Craig W. Barton and wife Brenda of Gray, Timothy J. Barton of Gray; and a daughter Kimberly J. (Barton) Hendry and husband Stephen of Chandler, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Sarah, Amanda, Scott, Ryan all of Gray, Aiden and Ethan of Chandler, Ariz.
     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Gray Public Safety Building, 125 Shaker Road, Gray. The Rev. Douglas Hedstrom will officiate. Arrangements under the care of Wilson Funeral Home, Gray.
    Memorial donations
    may be made to:
    Gray Fire & Rescue
    125 Shaker Road
    Gray, Maine 04039
    Jon E. Barton

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Aug. 12, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jon Barton

11 Entries

John and Nancy Burns

August 15, 2006

Our sincere condolences to the Barton and Pollard families. Jon was a gentle, wonderful man who made us all feel worthwhile.

Charissa & Doug Kerr

August 15, 2006

Our Thoughts and Prayers go with the Barton Family. Jon was an amazing Chief and a wonderful person.

Marian Day

August 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jane. Jon was a great person and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. May your memories bring you comfort.

Forrest and Kathy Emery

August 13, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barton family. Jon was a wonderful person who will be greatly

missed.

Don & Linda Alexander

August 13, 2006

Jane, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will never forget Jon, as I worked with him at MDOT many years and we both did in the Fire and Rescue Services.

Neal and Kim Hansen

August 13, 2006

We were both sadden to hear of Jon's passing. Jon will be greatly missed in the town as well as by all who knew him. He has done so much good for Gray and Pennell Alumni. Our Prayers are with you and your family. Please don't hesitate to call us if we can help in any way.

Brad, Margaret, Nick, & Becki Hutchins

August 12, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Barton surely will be missed by the Gray Fire Rescue department and the Town of Gray, Maine.

Karen & Charles Montgomery

August 12, 2006

Although we never had the opportunity to meet Jon, we extend our deepest sympathy to his family. We have heard so many stories about what a wonderful man he was. His courageous battle is over. We hope that this will bring peace to all who knew him. Brenda, you and Duke, and your entire family are in our thoughts.

Karyn Bekit

August 12, 2006

My condolences to Mr. Barton's family. He truly went above and beyond in his service and dedication to the Town of Gray. Thank you for all you did, Mr. Barton.

Dale Dyer

August 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elaine Verrill

August 12, 2006

I will never forget Jon as we were growing up. I went to my cousin Sylvia's house and we would go to Jon's grandfathers to buy milk. Jon would be there and we would go out in the barn to pick up the milk. I never forgot one day we tried to catch a little white owl, we never did suceed. In my 31 years with New Gloucester Fire/Rescue I have had many occassions to work with Jon. It was always a pleasure. My thoughts go out to you Jane and the rest of your family. You take care of yourself and God Bless all of you..

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