Obituary of Lyall Barton

Barton, Lyall "Flash"
(Retired MTO Patrolman)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lyall Barton of Vankleek Hill on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the age of 75, at the Ottawa General Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, John M. and Edna Barton (née McRae). Lyall was the beloved husband of Judy (née McLeod), a loving and devoted father to Shane and Candice (Yannick Desjardins). He was a proud grandpa to Logan and Edith. He will be dearly missed by his siblings Irvine (Marion), the late Rae (Sue), Nancy (Thomas McDonald), and Sharon (Lee Hall), as well as his many nieces and nephews.

Lyall was a passionate reader, especially of novels by Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb, and a dedicated Montreal Canadiens fan through and through.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Lyall's life on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 12 to 3:00 pm at the Vankleek Hill Curling Club, 136 Bond Street, Vankleek Hill.

In memory of Lyall, donations to CHEO- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

A Tree of Remembrance will be planted in memory of Lyall at the McAlpine Forever Forest, Vankleek Hill.