John W. 'Big Daddy' Barton

John W. Barton, 58 of 43 Water St., Tupper Lake, formerly of Malone, N.Y., died at his home on Thursday Sept. 25, 2014, after a long illness. Born on Sept. 14, 1956, he was the son of Curtis W. Barton, and Eleanor (Yando), Barton, both pre-deceased him.

John attended Notre Dame School in Malone, and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1974. He attended Canton OTC, and SUNY Plattsburgh. He married Lorna (Skiff) on December 10, 1994.

He is survived by his wife, and two sons, Dylan C. Barton of Tupper Lake, and Thomas H. Barton, also of Tupper Lake. One sister Mrs. Kathy(Barton) Mongeon, and her husband Richard of Malone, as well as his Aunt Shirley Yando also of Malone. His father-in-law, Isaac Skiff of Bloomingdale, two sisters-in-law, Judy(Skiff) Natoli, and her husband Steven of North Carolina, and Barbara Skiff of Saranac Lake, two brothers-in-law, John Skiff and his wife Linda, and Terry Skiff of Tennessee. As well as many cousins, nieces, nephews.

John worked at Sunmount DDSO for many years, and was given the nick name "Big Daddy", which is what most people who knew John called him. He and his wife were members of Holy Name Church. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports with his friends, and his sons, and hosting poker games at his home.

Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, October 2 from 3-5 pm at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home with a small service at 5pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the wishes of the family.