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Jean was born in Fond du Lac, Wis., Feb. 17, 1930, the daughter of Urban and Florence (Schorr) Flood.
In June 1952 she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. and was president of her senior class at Marquette. While at Marquette she met her husband Arthur. They were married Sept. 12, 1953, in St. Joseph Church Fond du Lac, Wis.
Jean is survived by her children, Mary McKelvey, Michael Barton, James Barton, John Barton and Ellen Barton; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was an active member of the Third Order of Carmelites having served in several offices. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella and The Mystic River Historical Society. As a member of Saint Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish she managed Friday morning adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for 25 years.
Jean was an exceptional wife and mother and will be deeply missed.
Her family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Mystic Funeral Home located on Route 1 in Mystic. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at St. Patrick Church, 32 East Main St., Mystic. Her burial will follow the mass at St. Patrick Cemetery, River Rd., Mystic.
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John and Kitty Harrington
May 23, 2025
Arthur, we were so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Teresa Little Smith
May 13, 2025
Dear Barton family,
I have many memories of growing up in Seaport Heights and the Bartons are present in many. Mrs. Barton was always very kind to me, especially following my diagnosis with diabetes. May her memory always bring blessings to all who loved her. My condolences, Teresa Little Smith
Tom Breton
May 9, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My deepest condolences.
Ana and Bill Waterhouse
May 7, 2025
Ellen Barton and family we are so sorry for your loss and sending our deepest condolences you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Tiffany
May 6, 2025
Your friendship was a blessing,
And I will miss you so.
We shared so many secrets.
You brightened up my days.
You brought me so much happiness
With your kind and loving ways.
Forever in my heart.
Dave Fairman
May 6, 2025
Rest in Peace Jean
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