Catherine M. Burton of Port Jefferson Station, NY, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. Born on May 20, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, Catherine lived a rich and joyful life centered around family, love, and adventure.
Beloved wife of 60 years to Robert E. Burton, Catherine cherished every moment she shared with Bob. The two were inseparable, especially on the golf course, where they spent countless afternoons together. Their love of travel took them around the world—Barbados, St. Martin, France, Italy, Napa Valley, and twice to Hawaii —and in 1975, they created unforgettable memories by taking their children on a six-week journey through Spain. Every winter for 20 years, they would travel to Florida for a one month vacation in February.
Catherine was the loving mother of Michelle Lamson and Robert M. Burton and the cherished “Mema” of her adored grandchildren, Brett and Hannah Burton. She delighted in spending time with her family above all else, sharing her passions and traditions with them. A wonderful and devoted cook, she was especially known for her famous Christmas cannelloni—an annual family favorite that she proudly taught her grandchildren to make.
Curious and engaged throughout her life, Catherine loved reading books on health and nutrition as well as reading newsletters exploring alternative and holistic remedies. She had a warm spirit, a generous heart, and an enduring devotion to those she loved.
Catherine will be profoundly missed by her family and all who were blessed to know how loving and caring she was.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 2–4 PM and 7–9 PM at
O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777.
Cremation private.
