George E. Stanton

George E. Stanton, 91, of Marblehead, passed away at the Devereux House surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. He was the husband of the late Gertrude (McClure) Stanton. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late George E. and Grace (Cunningham) Stanton.

He was a graduate of Salem High School and Burdett College. George served his country during WWII and is a Navy Veteran. He worked for the GTE/Sylvania Lighting Company for 40 years. He was active in the American Production Inventory Control Society, serving as President at one time, and attended many national conferences. His hobbies were: golf, skiing, woodworking and lobstering. He most enjoyed traveling and visiting his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Stanton leaves a son, George Stanton of Marietta, GA; two daughters, Cheryl Conrad and her husband Walter of Marblehead, and Cathy Roberts and her husband John of San Antonio, TX; 11 grandchildren, Steve, Heidi, Chad, Heather, Holly, Todd, Craig, Lauryn, Johnny, Brittany, and Jason; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father-in-law of the late Sandy Stanton.

A funeral service will be held at the Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead on Friday, January 7 at 11AM. Burial with honors to follow in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visitation will begin at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B102, Danvers, MA 01923.