Mary Ann Ostrander Barton, 92, of Calabash N.C. passed onto the Lord, Sunday 5 July 2020. She was born in Newburgh, N.Y, 26 July 1927. The daughter of Frank George Ostrander and Anna Marie Lang. She was preceded by, Frank G. Ostrander Jr. (wife Myrtle Shaw Ostrander) and Jean E. Ostrander.

Born and raised in Newburgh, a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy class of 1945, she lived through the great depression and WWII before meeting John F. Barton and married. In later years she moved to Sunset Beach, N.C. with her husband of 40 years. She is preceded by her husband John F. Barton, March 19 1987. She worked in the Brunswick Chamber of Commerce for eight years, and ten years at the Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, retiring in 2002. She was faithful member of St. Brendan’s church in North Carolina.

She is survived by her children, daughter Kathleen A. Dino of N.C. widowed by Charles V. Dino formally of Middletown, N.Y., son David J. Barton of N.C. (wife Linda Kurz), and son John F. Barton of Colorado (wife Mary E. Chesterman).

Mary is survived by 10 grandchildren; Charlie, Matthew, Alysha, Megan, Amanda, Summer, Kristin, Katherine, Sean, and Jacob; and 8 great grandchildren; Alec, Katelyn, Jake, Ava, Jerry, Grace, Rosie and June.

Mary will be remembered for bringing joy to all those around her, and for being a loving mom, grandma, and great grandma. Her most valued treasure was her family, and they always came first in her life. She will be missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to www.stjude.org/donate in honor of Mary Barton.

On line condolences may be sent to www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.

Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte Chapel