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Paul Barton "Bart" May, 56, passed away at his home on May 15, 2015 in Norwalk, Conn
Born in Evanston, Ill, he is the son of John and Signe May, formerly of Norwalk, who predeceased him Bart is survived by his son, Brandon Barton May of Newton, Mass, sisters April Coyne of Trumbull, Conn, Rebecca Bieler of Norwalk, and Marsha Elkind of Fairfield, Conn as well as five nieces, three nephews, three grandnieces and two grandnephews
Bart worked tirelessly for the Town of New Canaan Department of Public Works for over 20 years In his free time he enjoyed partying with friends at Cranbury Park, attending concerts, bird watching, and blasting music as loud as he could According to his family, "Bart simply filled the room with his presence and couldn't help but to live large He's gone too soon and will be sorely missed by us all"
Visiting hours will be held at the Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home, 5 East Wall Street in Norwalk on Saturday, May 23, from 11 am to 2 pm
A Celebration in honor of Bart's life will follow at Cranbury Park from 5:30 'til closing Friends are invited to join the family under the pavilion
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Robert Rhoades
February 26, 2025
Bart I know your in Heaven, I know if I'm fortunate enough to get there i will find you in charge of playing righteous music very loud and living large. Love you brother, times NEVER forgotton
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Marcia Patterson
May 14, 2019
Its been four years Bart. Still think of you every day. You have a beautiful little grandson now. I wish you were here to see him.
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Lisa LaRoche
May 22, 2015
To my friend ~ I didn't even get to say goodbye and my heart is broken.
I just know that you are soaring like an eagle now and rockin'the heavenlies
with your amazing spirit. You have always been a beautiful human being and I will never forget what a great Uncle Bart to all our Boston Terriers. I will always cherish those happy times! May you have joy and peace that surpasses all understanding. You will be missed and remembered always. We love you Bart !
Dan O'Brien
May 21, 2015
Rest in peace old friend.
Tim Pazar
May 21, 2015
It is a sad day indeed.. I will miss you so very much. I will not be able to attend due to work schedule. However I will be there in spirit. Long May you run my brother !!!
Justin Saunders
May 21, 2015
Rip Bart Hope your playing a bugle and lighting firecrackers gana miss you bro
May 20, 2015
Marcia Patterson
May 20, 2015
Bart, you will never leave us. You brought character to all of our lives. I hope you can now see how loved you truly were.
May 20, 2015
We will miss you. Rest in paradise & rock the heavens.Play that loud music and throw those horseshoes. We just wish we could have said goodbye. We love you Bart, Debbie & Paul
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