The Reverend Walter C Barton, Jr

February 19, 2023

Let us remember with thanksgiving the life and ministry of Rev. Walter C Barton, Jr, 73, who passed away on Wednesday, Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Walter was born on December 22, 1949 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was the oldest of four children born to Walter Clyde Barton, Sr. and Amy Lee (Cook) Barton. Walter graduated from Boston English High School in 1967. He graduated from Springfield College, in 1971, with a degree in psychology. In 1973 he graduated with a Masters in Divinity from Colgate Rochester Divinity School.
 
He began was ordained a Full Elder in July 1976 in Western New York. Walter moved to the New York Conference in July 1995.  Walter served the following churches in New York: St. Albans: Grace, Manhattan: St. Mark’s, Brooklyn: Newman Memorial, Bridgeport: Golden Hill.
He retired in 2015.
 
During his 40 year career he met, befriended and inspired hundreds of people from all walks of life.  Walter was truly beloved by all.
 
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Union Church, 485 Columbus Avenue, Boston MA 02118.
 
The website everloved.com/life-of/walter-barton has been created for those who would like to post photos and reflections. The site will include updates about Walter’s Celebration of Life service.
 
Blessings and prayers to the Barton family at this time of loss.