In Celebration of

Barton Irene

July 11, 1917 - December 2, 2016

In her 100th year, following years of dedicated care by her daughter, Jane Hall, and the invaluable assistance of the Dorothy Ley Hospice palliative outreach team. Irene and our late father, Alf, were inseparable during their more than 65 years together. The family will hold a private ceremony where she will be buried by his side at Heritage Cemetery of St. Peter in Cobourg next Spring. Having grown up in a family of women in Port Hope during the Depression, Irene was a rock of generosity and positivity. She made our home a haven while eking out time to read, garden, socialize with neighbours and volunteer at the Canadian Red Cross. Irene leaves: her children Dave (Lois) of Cobourg, Jane (Don Hall), and Sherry (Paul Schmidt); her grandchildren Greg Barton (Rachel) of Calgary, Sarah Barton (Mary Beth), Dave Hall (Tracy) of Ajax, Jennifer Hall (Mark) of Waterloo, Daniel Schmidt (Becky); and, great grandchildren James, Bryn, Marcus & Adelaide Hall. She also leaves her nieces and nephews- children of her late sister Marguerite Finley, with whom she was very close. For those who wish, the family would appreciate donations to the Dorothy Ley Hospice (www.dlhospice.org). A special thank you to Dr. Hamrahi, Maria Cordovez (VON), Community Care Access Centre and We-care. We love you, Mom.

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Patricia Sacret (Niece)

Entered December 7, 2016 from Mississauga

Heaven will welcome a generous and kind Aunt who has lived a long fulfilling life. You will not be forgotten by those of us who remember you with great love and appreciate all that you given to our lives over many past years.

Maggie McKie (Neighbour and Friend)

Entered December 7, 2016 from Etobicoke

To dear Jane, Don, Sherry, Paul, Daniel, David and Tracey, Jennifer and Mark, and Family
With deepest sympathy, I am thinking about you and you are in my prayers. Irene was such a dear sweet lady , gracious and unfailingly kind. She always greeted me with a smile. I will miss her too.
love, Maggie

Laurel Gibson (Niece)

Entered December 8, 2016 from Thornbury, On

Sending much love and deepest sympathy to Jane, Sherry, David and families. A very heartfelt thank you to Jane for all your years of patient and tender care. Aunt Rene,------ a very special woman, mother, grandmother and aunt will always be cherished in our memories and hearts. Rest in grace with Uncle Alf and Marnie----the three amigos since their twenties.

Marlene Hutzul (Neighbour from the past)

Entered December 13, 2016 from Etobicoke

My deepest sympathy to your family. My Mother and Dad lived at 66 Haliburton for 45 years and my mother would often talk to your mom. We would often see your mom and dad holding hands as they went for a walk.
My mother died in June 2004. Your mom's house still stands. The street has changed with new, giant houses, but there is still memories as I walk past. .My husband and I have lived on Burrows Av for 33 years.
Good memories. Take care.

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