Donald P. Burton

Donald P. Burton, age 88, of Somerset, MA, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Singer) Burton to whom he had been married 49 years.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Clarence H. and Alice O. (Phillips) Burton. Donald was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country proudly during the Korean War. He worked for Raytheon as an Electronics Technician for almost 40 years. Donald enjoyed boating, was an avid reader of Stephen King, and loved mystery movies and anything containing British humour.

Donald had a vivid memory of his youth growing up in Fall River during the 1930’s and 40’s, and could recall, in detail, friends and happenings from elementary school as if it were yesterday. Friends and family also know that Donald absolutely loved food, of any kind, and was happy as a clam when sharing a meal. To hear him describe eating a pork chop at a Fall River Chinese restaurant as a child would make your mouth water.

One of his great passions in recent years was uncovering new branches of his family tree, meticulously describing his discoveries to all who would dare listen. He was unflappable!

Donald was a great supporter of his two sons, enthusiastically hamming it up in Skip's films and encouraging a sense of nautical adventure in Michael. A loving and giving person, Donald always put his family first. Every single day of their 49+ years together, there would be at least one moment that he would make Patricia laugh.

Besides his wife, Donald is survived by two sons, Donald “Skip” Burton Jr. of New Bedford, MA, and Michael H. Burton and his wife Anne of Lincoln, NE; and two grandsons, Everett and August Burton.

His Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s honor may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, or to a charity of your choice.