Thomas Barton Obituary

Barton, Thomas W. Age 71, beloved husband of Lois A. (nee Wittekind) for 46 years; born on October 3, 1942 in Evergreen Park, IL to Eithne J. (O'Connor) and Thomas J. Barton, departed on March 6, 2014 in Reno, NV. Loving father of Eithne-Marie Noelle (John L Reyher, Jr); proud grandfather of Atticus Barton Reyher aka "The Bunnyman"; fond brother of Mary Kay Barton; dear uncle of Kristen Plaehn, Joyce Vitalo-Stoddard, Kari Cichon; fond cousin of O'Connor and Barton clans; loyal friend and family man. White Sox fan, avid reader and diehard Chicagoan to the end. Known for his warmth, wit, generosity, bear hugs and appreciation of a good story. Retired as reference librarian from Dominican University in 2011. Memorial reception this Saturday - Reading Room, Lewis Hall 2nd floor immediately following 5:00 p.m. Mass in Rosary Chapel on the campus of Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Sinsinawan Scholarship for International Students - 708-524-6283. For further information, call 773-415-4656.