Dorothy L. Barton, 93, passed away at the Pine Knoll Nursing Center in Lexington on September 14th, 2008. She was born in Malden on April 12th, 1915 to her parents William H. and Margaret (Curtin) Farrell. Dorothy was raised in Malden. She is a graduate of Cheverus Grammar School and Cheverus High School, Class of 1933. For over 40 years she worked as an Administrative Contracting Officer for the United States Department of Defense. Dot has been a long time parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden. She was a member of the Damien Guild, the Immaculate Conception Parish 60 Club and served on the Parish Council. Dorothy was also a member of the Ladies Junior Aid Society at Malden Hospital for many years. In 1984, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Bert Barton. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Relatives & friends are invited to attend funeral services from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden at Medford line on Wednesday September 17th at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church Chapel, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10:30 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass on Wednesday only.