William A, Barton
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William Barton, 90, of East Freetown, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Dorothy (Cembalisty) Barton.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late William and Hannah (Ogden) Barton, he lived in the city for most of his life. William was a member Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight of Council 151. He was also the owner of Albert's Barber Shop in New Bedford for over 50 years until his retirement.
William was a man of strong faith. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, family gatherings and spending time with his grandchildren.
William is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his son, Christopher Barton of Weare, NH; two daughters, Elizabeth Barton-Monteiro and her husband, Mac of Berkley, MA, and Deborah Carvalho and her husband, Mark of Rochester, MA; his sister, Beverly Pontbriand of Florida; and four grandchildren, Madison Carvalho, Matthew Carvalho, Hannah Monteiro, and Brandon Monteiro.
He was the brother of the late Patricia Louro and Hazel Veary.
His funeal Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and burial at Cedar Knoll Cemetery were private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in William's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or at https://www.stjude.org/.
Arrangements are with Machnowski Funeral Home, 472 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
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November 30, 1932-July 1, 2023
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