1942
Davis
2021
Davis Walter Burton
February 25, 1942 — December 17, 2021
Davis Burton Obituary
Davis W. Burton, 79, of Thompson, CT, formerly of Chaplin, CT passed away on December 17, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Putnam on February 25,1942 to the late Walter Burton and Hazel (Davis).
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Chris Burton; sons, Jeff and his wife, Jill of Chaplin, CT, and Scott of North Windham. He was predeceased by his son, Paul Burton. He also leaves his niece Linnea and her husband Jason Nikitas, and their children Natalia, Jack, and Alaina. He leaves niece Kelsey Larson and nephew Eric Larson. He also leaves his beloved cats Bandit and Samantha.
Davis grew up in the Quaddick section of Thompson. He attended Thompson school and graduated from Tourtellotte High. Following graduation, he attended Willimantic State College (now Eastern Ct State University) graduating in 1965. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Eastern. He taught eighth grade science—3 years in Canterbury and 32 years in the town of Killingly. One of the highlights of his career was his field trips to Barn Island in Stonington, where his students learned all about the salt marsh. Talking to former students over the years, they all remembered Barn Island as a wonderful trip.
After retirement, it was difficult for Davis to go anywhere without bumping into former students who remembered him as a firm but kind, and engaging teacher. Davis was a caring father and husband and provider for his family. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, clamming, gardening and passed these passions and knowledge along to his sons. Davis was a lifetime member of the Fin, Fur and Feather Club in Chaplin. He was also a Boy Scout and did a lot of work with the Cub Scouts in Chaplin and the Boy Scout camp in Ashford. Davis was a good friend to many. He loved talking to anyone and could make friends anywhere. He was generous, always thinking of others and he had a great sense of humor. Davis spent many summers by the ocean in Rhode Island or traveling in his motor home with his family and friends. Davis was also a big UCONN women’s basketball fan as well as a Celtics and Red Sox fan!! He will be missed by all.
Davis’ family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rt 195) Willimantic. His funeral service will be Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 9:30 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at South Cemetery in Chaplin, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to:
Paul Burton Memorial Scholarship
c/o Eastern Ct State University
83 Windham St.
Willimantic, Ct 06226
For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .
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Davis W. Burton, 79, of Thompson, CT, formerly of Chaplin, CT passed away on December 17, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Putnam on February 25,1942 to the late Walter Burton and Hazel (Davis).
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Chris Burton; sons, Jeff and his wife, Jill of Chaplin, CT, and Scott of North Windham. He was predeceased by his son, Paul Burton. He also leaves his niece Linnea and her husband Jason Nikitas, and their children Natalia, Jack, and Alaina. He leaves niece Kelsey Larson and nephew Eric Larson. He also leaves his beloved cats Bandit and Samantha.
Davis grew up in the Quaddick section of Thompson. He attended Thompson school and graduated from Tourtellotte High. Following graduation, he attended Willimantic State College (now Eastern Ct State University) graduating in 1965. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from Eastern. He taught eighth grade science—3 years in Canterbury and 32 years in the town of Killingly. One of the highlights of his career was his field trips to Barn Island in Stonington, where his students learned all about the salt marsh. Talking to former students over the years, they all remembered Barn Island as a wonderful trip.
After retirement, it was difficult for Davis to go anywhere without bumping into former students who remembered him as a firm but kind, and engaging teacher. Davis was a caring father and husband and provider for his family. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, clamming, gardening and passed these passions and knowledge along to his sons. Davis was a lifetime member of the Fin, Fur and Feather Club in Chaplin. He was also a Boy Scout and did a lot of work with the Cub Scouts in Chaplin and the Boy Scout camp in Ashford. Davis was a good friend to many. He loved talking to anyone and could make friends anywhere. He was generous, always thinking of others and he had a great sense of humor. Davis spent many summers by the ocean in Rhode Island or traveling in his motor home with his family and friends. Davis was also a big UCONN women’s basketball fan as well as a Celtics and Red Sox fan!! He will be missed by all.
Davis’ family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rt 195) Willimantic. His funeral service will be Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 9:30 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at South Cemetery in Chaplin, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to:
Paul Burton Memorial Scholarship
c/o Eastern Ct State University
83 Windham St.
Willimantic, Ct 06226
For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Davis Walter Burton, please visit our floral store.
Read More
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