MACHIAS – Barton “Barney” Armstrong, 90, passed away peacefully March 19, 2009, with loved ones around him. Barney was born Nov. 21, 1918, in Machias, son of the late Guy and Clara (Ramsdell) Armstrong. He was a graduate of Machias High School, Class of 1938. Barney was employed at Millard Whitney’s Garage for 15 years and retired from Washington County’s Sheriff’s Department in 1980, after serving with five different sheriffs. He was a Mason for 50 years and a member of Whitneyville Congregational Church. Words cannot express the grief of our loss, but his legacy will live on in the lives of those he touched. He will be sadly missed by daughters, Patti and husband, Hal Phifer, of Palm Bay, Fla., and JoAnn Kilton of Franklin; son, Colby Kilton of East Machias; grandchildren, Riki Neeves, Tami Meeks, Barry Phifer, Tina Anselmo, Christie Foster, Matthew Foster, CJ Kilton and Joseph Kilton; great-grandchildren, McKenzi, Sydney, Chelsea, Paige, Denali, Ian, Matthew and Brooke; sister, Beverly and husband, Raymond Scripture, of Brewer; brother-in-law, Nonie Faulkingham of Jonesport; several nieces and nephews. Barney was predeceased by his first wife, Olive (Urquhart) Armstrong; second wife, Louise (Hooper) Armstrong; a son, Gerald Kilton; a daughter, Carolyn Kilton; a brother, Gerald Armstong; and sisters, Madeline Armstrong and Helen Smith. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the staff at Marshall Healthcare Facility for the wonderful care given our father during his stay there, and special thanks to Bobby Beal, Barbara Grant and Sondra Richards for the love and support they showed him. A memorial service celebrating Barney’s life will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at Whitneyville Congregational Church with dear friend, the Rev. Betty Duzen officiating. Those who wish may contribute in Barney’s memory to Whitneyville Congregational Church, care of CarolAnn Smith, Apt. 5, Jonesboro Heights, Jonesboro, ME 04648. Online condolences may be placed at www.directcremationofmaine.com.
BARTON ‘BARNEY’ ARMSTRONG
