Milton A. “Buzzy” Barton, 93, of Westport died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab-Highlander in Fall River. He was the husband of Beatrice “Betty” (Oliveira) Barton; they were married for 70 years.
Born in Fall River, son of the late James and Edith (Wilkinson) Barton, he was a lifelong resident of Westport and a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a truck driver for J.J. Taylor Co. in Dartmouth, formerly known as Sterling Beverage Co.
He was a life member of the Fox and Coon Club of Dartmouth, V.F.W. Ouellette Post 8502 of Westport and the Westport Fishermen’s Association. Mr. Barton was an avid hunter and fisherman and a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport.
Survivors along with his wife include his two daughters, Edythe B. Sylvia and Betty Ann Carvalho, both of Westport; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late James Barton Jr.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, Westport.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralservice.com.