To the Barton family-
Having learned just now of an iconic man in the funeral industry in Massachusetts, JAMES E BARTON, I'm extending my condolences to his family. I met Jim many years ago on several occasions at a funeral home he managed in New Bedford, MA, and ironically where I came from in Connecticut, he had relations long ago and named all the funeral homes and owners being 80 miles away from his own area. Jim was a class guy and if it's any consolation to you and family, he left behind a legacy in sincerity, compassion and unselfish service to others. I can only hope during your time of sorrow, many will offer comfort and kindness as Jim did for so many years and to many. Respectfully submitted,
David Pelletier

I will always remember Jim Barton and pray for him daily!

I will never forget you stopping me on the street as I walked, or while I worked in the bank. You would tell me to run for mayor or in council because New Bedford needs people such as I. You will always be a light and a smile for me. 

My deepest sympathies to the family of my longtime friend, James Barton . I was so sad to say goodbye to him on 5/22/2023 . The last time I said hello to him was in August of 2022 at our NBHS  Class of 61 Reunion. He will be deeply missed. RIP Jim 🙏🏼🥲💔🙏🏼

To the Barton Family,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and most importantly the thousands of youth we serve each year I would like to extend our sincere  condolences.
Jim was a former member and long time Board member of the Boys Club/ Boys & Girls Club of New Bedford. Over those years he was one of our most strongest advocates for the Club. He was always proud to let everyone know that as a member he was selected as Boy Of The Year which was the Club's highest honor. 
I will never forget his unending support he gave to the Club as well as to me when I became Executive Director. He always offered a ear to listen and gave me advice and guidance whenever I needed it, but more importantly became a great friend
I will be forever grateful to him and he can rest assure that he will never be forgotten.
Rest easy my friend,
Robert Mendes  Executive Director 
Boys & Girls Club of New Bedford

I am so sorry about Jimmy's death. He was a longtime friend of my husband, Peter,  as well as a good customer of Case Jeweler's.  I am sorry I was unable to attend his service but I will always have fond memories of Jimmy. He was very kind, and a true gentleman.  Please accept my condolences. I hope that your good memories will bring you peace .
With sympathy,
Gale Schultz

To the family of James Barton My name is Ann-Marie Roderiques and I would like to extend my sincerest condolences for your loss. Jim as I called him did an amazing job for my mom's services Her name Muriel A Roderiques He was an amazing man full of love and grace He found a special momento of my mom's family and he gave it to my sister who shared it with us I will miss him very much Rest In Peace Jim ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Barton’s passing.  We worked together at Fairlawn and he taught me how to make the ladies beautiful he said having the finishing touches their hair done put a smile on their face will always remember him … Prayers 🙏🏻


Jim was a good friend to my brother, Al Foisy, especially toward the end of my brother’s life. May God bless!  Louise Merrick

Thankful for our memories together.  Love you Grammy and Grumpy.  Forever and Always.

Have known Jim since we were 10 yrs old. Old grammar school friends. You will be missed my dear friend. Sleep in peace !

I first met Mr Barton in 1990 when my mother passed away. His professionalism, kindness and courtesy made him the person he was both professionally and as a human being. Always had a hand to shake, a kind word of comfort and a measure of respect that is seldom seen in today's society. Whether you encountered him at a funeral service or when you walked Buttonwood Park he was a friend and a light to your day. His presence and person will be missed dearly.  God will probably put him right there at those pearly gates welcoming everyone with that impeccable suit and tie !! Rest in Peace Jim, our loss is Heaven's gain.

How do you make someone's 90th birthday special?? Well, if you were fortunate to be blessed with an amazing friend, he brings you back home for a few hours and of course you have ice cream. Mind you, there was never a bad reason to have ice cream!  😃 For everything you are and everything you shared with so many, Thank You from the bottom of our hearts! My family and so many others love you! ❤️  Thanks for the memories Jim.....“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ...Winnie the Pooh

To the family of Mr. Barton,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I only knew Mr. Barton for a few weeks while taking care of him, but it felt like I knew him for much longer than that. He was a very special person and reminded me a lot of my grandfather. He was always such a pleasure to chat with and take care of. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. 



Paul and are I sorry to read of your father's (grandfather's) passing.  When our son passed on 27 years ago, your father was very comforting at a most difficult time and continued to check on us over the years.  Whether he passed by our then Cottage St home on his walks, run ins at the antique store in Padanaram, or at Panera, he always took the time to chat with us.  He was a very caring, compansionate soul and someone who will not be forgotten by those whose lives he touched.  He was there for all and your memories (pictures) clearly indicate the person he was.  May the support of family and friends bring you all the comfort needed at this difficult time.   Blessings to you all!

Jim 
We didn’t know you for a long time but we certainly knew you were a good friend. We will all miss  you at Dunkin’ donuts 
Rest in Peace our friend 
John and Carol Nunes and all your friends at Dunkin’ Donuts 

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Jim...he was an old acquaintance of ours for many years.  
Condolences to all of the family.
Fred & Phyllis Figueiredo 

Jim truly loved funeral service. His passion was infectious and I will be forever grateful to have known and worked with him. Thank you for your guidance and friendship. My deepest sympathy to Jim's family.

Our condolences to the Barton Family.  Jim will be missed by many.  May he rest in peace.

James and Melissa,

    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family , on the loss of your  Grandfather and Father. He was such a kind and thoughtful gentleman, he will be missed.
   Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol, David, Kerri, Cote and Brady

It is with sadness Norbert and I read about the passing of your Dad and Granddad. As neighbors and friends we shared many a chat before COVID changed all our lives.  Jim was a great communicator and kept abreast of all things neighborhood related. We have missed seeing him as a fixture walking up  Hawthorn St.  and in and about our neighborhood that we have shared for 45 years. Running into Jim was always a pleasure as we exchanged memories of a long time history that went back to the 70's .  My most cherished memory will always be the last visit we had here at Stonehaven,  just before COVID.  He loved seeing our home still festooned in its Christmas garb. Our visit lasted from morning to late in the afternoon as Jim and I spoke about everything under the sun.  He came to pick up a donation to save the "Bells of St. Lawrence",  had lunch and ended up 
solving the problems of the world in my kitchen .  (We had a 'bit of a gossip, also'!)   Laughed about your Mom coming dressed as a fabulous Carmen Miranda to the HOORAY for HOLLYWOOD party July 23, 1977 at 16 Arnold Place - a Louis O. St. Aubin, Leblanc, Rosene, Oxley, Scott,  and Cohan production at Marcia Rosene and Warren Oxley's  home and gardens.  Farewell dear Friend, your presence will be missed.  Our deepest condolences to the Barton Family for yet another loss in so short a period of time. Our hearts are so sad for you for the loss of both your parents - the Grand Matriarch and Patriarch of your families! Healing thoughts and prayers from the Demers Family - Priscilla, Norbert and Jennifer
 

I’m going to miss going to the cottage with you❤️❤️

Jim was my mother’s neighborhood friend when they were young and continued to be a kind and supportive person over many years. When both of my parents passed away, Jim was there offering care in his gentle, sincere way.  My sincere condolences to all of his family.                                   

Gayle Balestracci
Daughter of Michael and Ruth (Calvert) Niemczyk 

We remember this day, like it was yesterday.  "Oh lets take my picture and send it to Sharon,..I'm attempting to protect my shirt"  🤣 

I met Mr. Barton at the Bank I work for,  I always looked forward to his visits, what a sweet & wonderful man he was. Kind & generous are the words that come to mind when I think about him, he always had a warm  & welcoming smile on his face.  Mr. Barton touched my heart when my Father in law passed, he was so kind to my family and myself, during that sad time, he gave me a condolence hug that wasn’t one of a funeral director but rather a friend,. I  feel very blessed & honored to have known him. My dear Mr. Barton, my friend may you rest in everlasting peace. My sincere condolences to the Barton family.

Pistachio martini and cracking jokes.  I miss this 💔

Dear Family,  
Jim and I  were the closest cousins, both in age and as BFF''s,  (only 8 days apart)  I have such fond memories of our childhood ..playing "school" or "store" with all his mother's can goods lining the railing to the basement.  He loved  ourt  school,  St Kilian's and he kept in touch with friends he met there. During our high school days, he would often point to one of the stately homes on County St and say" That's going  to be my funeral home someday. "Your mom and dad would visit us in W. Bridgewater while they were dating and he'd say he wanted one brownie, no ends and a coke with one icecube.   (sound familiar). I always enjoyed his company and his humor.  He was a very thoughtful, kind and generous man.   I will always treasure all the times we spent together. 
With my deepest sympathy and prayers
Your cousin. Linda

Just a note on the 2 photos:  The first one is of our family on New Year's Eve. Our grandparents, the Desjardins loved celebrating New Year's Eve. Pepere would rent a hall for the evening.
The second photo was taken on Christmas Eve.  The Bartons would always come to our house to celebrate.

Thank you Jim for always being there for me! You were a true Christian in every way and I will never forget all of the kindnesses you bestowed on my family throughout the years. May God bless you  and may He lead you to eternal rest!

We have lost a truly gentle man … well spoken and interesting person… I enjoyed working with him… RIP

To Jim's daughters and to all of his extended family I offer my most sincere sympathy. Being on the Outer Cape, word takes time to arrive here, and I just now learned of Jim's death. He was a wonderful man and a great support to me personally when I was stationed in New Bedford. We had many a good laugh together, especially when I told him that he was like Baptism .. he left an indelible mark on all those he met. He certainly left a mark on me, and for that I'm truly grateful! I'll be offering Mass for both Jim and Sharon soon! You're all in my prayers!

Jim, a smile that could light up the room. You were admired by many, including myself. Your legacy as a well respected individual and Funeral Director will live on. Thank you for teaching me a few things that I will always remember on my journey. You will be truly missed. My condolences to all of Jim's family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Dear Barton Family…so incredibly sad to hear of your dad’s passing; your dear mom and now dad. I have such great memories of you all - such a beautiful family. May he rest in peace and May you all be comforted by your beautiful memories. 
With deep sympathy,
Claudette Azar, Naples FL

Jim was a true legend, colleague, mentor and friend. Very respected and admired by many. I will miss our many conversations, work and personal, advice, giggles, and hearing, “I have a question “. Thank you Jim and may you rest in peace until we meet again. Much love!

So very sorry Jim has left us. He left a legacy of service to thousands of families in their time of need. Thank you Jim for your service. 
Kim Perry 

Our Jim...
You are a true example of kindness and good. We were so blessed that our British families go back in time to our parents and to a time beyond that. How fortunate and privileged we were to have shared life, laughs, good conversations, tears,  blueberry pie, frappes, and a Dirty Banana with you along with so much more. Our memories will last a lifetime. We were so lucky  to know such a "gentle" caring man. Missing you is an understatement. However, knowing you is such a blessing! Till the day we meet again! Thank you for everything, chum! God Bless you and your family!

Our deepest condolences to Jim & Sharon’s family. He was a dear friend of mine and thoroughly enjoyed his friendship.  We had many fond memories of the funeral business and he was also well respected in his profession.  We are keeping both Jim & Sharon in our thoughts and prayers. 

I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was always so good to my dad and mother. He loving signed his name “It’s only me “when sending cards to my mom and she did the same . He will be missed terribly . 

To Jim’s family,

I was so saddened to hear about Jim’s passing but so happy for him. He is now in heaven with his beloved wife and is waiting for us to see him again one day. He was such a wonderful man. Couldn’t find anyone more kind and generous. I remember he had a special Mass said for my parents on their anniversary several years ago at St Lawrence parish at the 7:00 am Mass. 
He will be sorely missed. 

God bless,

Denise Carrier

Our condolences to all of Jim's family.  He was such a kind and professional man.  We enjoyed working with him and seeing him here at the funeral home when he would come to visit.  He will be missed by many.  May he rest in peace.  

Dear Barton Family,

Jim was an amazing and wonderful man.  I will cherish all the times we spent together.  May he rest in peace.  He has reunited with Sharon.

God Bless,
Aime Delaney

Jim, you will be missed.  May you rest in peace.  I will have a pistachio martini this weekend, in your memory!

My dear sweet Jim, our memories ,our laughs will last a lifetime! Love David and Barbara

OBITUARIO

James E. Barton

16 diciembre, 1943 – 17 mayo, 2023

Waring Sullivan Fairlawn Funeral and Cremation Service

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