Thomas F. Barton, III, 61, of Easton died Monday, August 6, 2012 in Somers Point, NJ.
Born: June 13, 1951 in Easton he was the son of Elizabeth Hagenbach Barton of Palmer Twp. and the late Thomas F. Barton, Jr.
Personal: A 1969 graduate of Wilson High School, he was the President of Leigh Fuel Corp.
Memberships: He was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Tatamy; a 20 year member of the Kiwanis Club of Easton where he twice served as President, and chaired the Soap Box Derby, Kids Casting Tournament, Shad Tournament, Derriere in the Delaware, reading to first graders in the Easton School District, and was one of three legacies within the club. He was on the Easton Kiwanis Foundation Board and was instrumental in procuring a new scoreboard for the Boys and Girls Club of Easton.
Survivors: His mother: “Betty”; daughters: Jenna of Williams Twp.; Elizabeth of Royersford; sisters: Marsha Miller of Fairfax, VA; Patricia Lebresco and her husband Nicholas of West Chester; Carol Recker and her husband Glenn of Allentown; 7 nephews; 9 grandnieces and nephews and granddog: Roxi.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday (8/11) in St. Peter’s UCC, 401 Broad St., Tatamy; with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the church, 401 Broad St., Tatamy, PA 18085 or Kiwanis Club of Easton % Bill Walters, 1150 Lower Smith Gap Rd., Kunkletown, PA 18058. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Valerie LaVella
August 7, 2012 at 5:39 pm
To the Barton Family,
My deepest sympathy to everyone. Tom came into my life at the right time for both of us and we spoke of growing old together. He was a beautiful, loving man whom I deeply loved and will always love. I can’t imagine my life without him. I will cherish the short time we had together always.
With love,
Valerie
Suzie Kowitz
August 8, 2012 at 7:38 am
My deepest thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow are with you all. May Tommy rest in peace and be another guiding angel to watch over all.
Brian Martenis
August 8, 2012 at 9:20 am
I have come to believe that there is no such thing as “death” but simply being “born” in another/better dimension. My oldest friend and a true “partner in kid-crimes” Guess he will be waiting for us all on the “other side” Rest up, buddy! You are going to need it! 🙂 Much love to all the Bartons.He is actually in much better shape now than WE are!!
Brian
David Joseph
August 8, 2012 at 11:29 am
Betty and Barton Family,
My words cannot begin to express the sorrow I feel for you at this time of loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Tommy has entered into the peace of life eternal. He will still live on earth in the acts of goodness he performed and in the hearts of those who cherish his memory. May he rest in peace!
David Joseph
Carolyn Nowiak & family
August 8, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Betty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Mom cared for him very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mom is currently in New Eastwood fighting her own battles. God’s blessings to all
Carolyn
Louise & Fred Baer
Bill Vincent
August 8, 2012 at 4:38 pm
To Betty, and The Barton Family,
Our Sincere condolences on the loss of Tom. I’m sure he is now at peace with The Lord, May he continue to rest in peace, and may The Lord give comfort in this difficult time to you and your family.
Sincerely yours, Bill and Pat Vincent, Ernul, NC
Ilene Turner
August 8, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Betty, Jenna & Liz & the rest of the clan……….my heart is filled with sympathy for your loss. I know Tommy is at peace. When life closes a door, memories open a window. My heartfelt condolences….Ilene
Doris Kutz Lowe
August 8, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Dear Betty,
I was saddened to read about your son’s passing. Please know how very sorry I am. Memories are the legacy of love. I will always remember our good times together.
With deepest sympathy, Doris Lowe
Port Charlotte, Fl.
Bev & Royce Kark
August 9, 2012 at 9:35 am
Betty, Jenna & Liz,
We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you.
With deepest sympathy,
Bev & Royce
William Walters
August 9, 2012 at 10:50 pm
I have lost a great friend. Easton Kiwanis has a lost a great member. I know Tom is in a better place but allowing him to be there is difficult at this time for those remaining here without him.
My condolences to his family, Bill Walters
Marianne Phifer
August 10, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Jenna and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marianne
Dennis (Denny) Lowe
August 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Tommy was always a special friend growing up on 24th St and Sycamore St. in the 1960’s. He was always a very sane guy, easy going, didn’t go with the flow and just a pleasure to have as a friend. We walked to school together, played in the WHS band together, went camping with Boy Scout Troop 13 to Camp Weygadt in the Delaware Water Gap together. My parents were in his parents wedding. I haven’t seen or heard from Tommy since graduation in 1969, but I feel like I have just lost my best friend. Peace and love to all the Bartons and all who had the pleasure of knowing ‘Tommy’.
Laura Rauhut
August 10, 2012 at 7:35 pm
My deepest sympathy to all of Tom’s family and friends. Tom was a wonderful man and always brought energy and a smile to the Middle School Kiwanis Builder’s Club members. He will be missed. Rest in peace Tom.
Bruce D. Schaller
August 11, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Mrs. Barton and Family
We were deeply saddened to join so many others who knew Tommy. Growing up in Wilson Boro, attending grade school and WHS. Several years with Troop 13, along with Camp Weygadt shall have positive memories of his friendship and athleticism at WHS.