James W. Burton, 87, of Dartmouth, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
He was the husband of Beatrice A. (Andrews) Burton, son of the late James W. and Eva (Titus) Burton, and stepson of the late Kathleen Burton.
Born in Boston, he lived in New Bedford and Mansfield for most of his life before moving to Dartmouth six years ago. He was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New Bedford and St. Mary’s Church in Norton.
Mr. Burton was formerly employed by Fernandes Grocery Store for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Masons Lodge in North Adams. He was an avid golfer and sports fan.
Survivors include his wife; a son, James W. Burton II and his wife, Diana Baxter, of Holbrook; a daughter, Patricia A. Purtell of Dartmouth; five grandchildren, Scott Purtell of Mansfield, William Purtell of Marion, Timothy Purtell of Apex, N.C., Jimmy Purtell of Fairhaven and Trisha Dmytrek of Bull Head City, Ariz.; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was the stepbrother of the late Clarence Burton.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM in Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in South Dartmouth Cemetery.