August 31, 1939 – June 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Muriel Patricia Barton announce her peaceful passing which occurred on June 26,2026 at Carleton Kirk Nursing Home with her family by her side.
She was born in Saint John to the late Alfred Wickens and Beulah (Howe) Chase. She met her husband and soulmate, Ken, at the young age of 14. She graduated from Vocational School in 1959, after which she began her career as a secretary at Saint John Shipbuilding, where she worked for several years. Later, she dedicated her time to raising her family before returning to the workforce at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She remained there until her retirement in 1997.
She is survived by her sons Bruce (Holly) Barton and Jason (Marla) Barton. Her grandchildren Lewis (Jenn) Donovan, Andrea (Josh) Donovan, Amanda (Greg) Barton, Jeremy (Sam) Barton and Tyler (Raylene) Barton. Also, by her pride and joy, her great grandchildren Liam, Lexie, Carson, Jase, Arlo, Arizona, Lily, Caroline, Owen and Spencer. And by her brothers Mackie (Janet) Wickens, Allan David Wickens, sister Mercina (Ernie) Griffith, her brothers-in-law James Barton, Raymond Barton, Norman Buckley and Brian Lawrence, her cousin Wayne (Dianna) MacEachern and several special nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly.
Along with her parents, husband and son Michael she is predeceased by her special Aunt Dot MacEachern, her brothers Norman Wikens, Paul Wickens, sister Josie Chase, sister in laws Linda Wickens, Lois Barton, Fran Lawrence, Shirley Buckley, Joan Barton and brother in laws David Barton, Dougie Barton and John Barton, Also by her very special cousin Joan (Wally) McKiel.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Carleton Kirk Nursing Home for the exceptional care and compassion shown during her stay. Your kindness and dedication meant so much to all of us.
Resting at Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John, N.B. (506 634 1701). Visitation will be on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. A funeral service will take place at Castle “Fallsview” Chapel at 1:00pm. Following the service, interment will take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Donations to the charity of choice in Pat’s Memory would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www. Castlefh.ca.
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