Patrick G. Stanton

SALISBURY — Patrick G. Stanton, 80, of 34 Cobble Road passed away July 30, 2023, at his home in the company of his loving family.  Patrick was born June 26, 1943 in Sharon, CT son of the late George and Helen (Mackay) Stanton.  He was the husband of Carol (Moersch) Stanton.

Patrick worked in tree service and held the position of Tree Warden for the town of Sheffield, Massachusetts, for many years. Countless people will attest to the fact that he was the best tree man around. He worked at The Salisbury Boys School for 30 years in the housekeeping department. His last employment as crossing guard for Salisbury Central School brought him pure joy and his goal was always to return. Patrick was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, serving the church as an Altar Boy in his youth.  He was a member of The Sheffield Fire Company then later joined The Lakeville Hose Company in 1991, where he served as fire police for 32 years. He loved people and was always available to lend a helping hand. His sharp wit and memory made him a town historian of sorts. He was frequently sought out by family and friends to answer questions related to his home town of Lakeville.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Krista Stanton of The Villages, Florida; Patrick Stanton, wife Jen of Housatonic, Massachusetts; Sheri Dunham of Newbury Park, California; Josephine Heacox, husband Chris of Lakeville; Jennifer Stone, husband Ken of Harrington, Maine; Camila Tabor of Lakeville; his sister Janet Palmer of South Carolina and his brother Jamas Stanton of Lakeville; eight grandchildren and a great grandson, and many nieces and nephews. Patrick was predeceased by his son, Gilbert Tabor and his sisters Kathryn Finkle, Ginny Hickey and Georgia Duntz.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at The Lakeville Hose Company, 4 Brook Street, Lakeville, CT  06039.  Calling hours will be held at the fire house from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  Burial will be at a later date.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to Marsha Brown, RN, and Christine Lamb of Visiting Nurse of Litchfield County for their care and support.

Memorial donations may be made to The Lakeville Hose Company, 4 Brook Street, Lakeville, CT  06039 or to The Salisbury Ambulance, 8 Undermountain Road, Salisbury, CT  06068.  Arrangements are under the care of The Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, 118 Main Street, North Canaan, CT  06018.

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