BRADFORD- Kimberly S. (Lynch) Barton, longtime Bradford resident, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, January 26, at home. She was the loving wife of Michael J. Barton, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage.

Kim was born in Methuen, daughter of the late Christopher and Evelyn (Ward) Lynch. She has been a resident of Bradford for the past 3 years and previously resided in Methuen and Groveland. She was a graduate of Salem High School.

She worked as a Desk Clerk for the Best Western for several years. She previously worked for the former Foss Manufacturing in Bradford.

Kim was very passionate about cooking and enjoyed watching the Food Network. She had a special love for her two cats Maxwell and Maggie.

In addition to her loving husband she is survived by her three brothers, Kyle Lynch of Epping, NH, Kerry Lynch of Manchester, NH and Keith Lynch of Berlin, NH. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and the very loving and supportive Dizoglio and Hart Families. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street (Rte 125), Bradford from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Courtesy local transportation to the visitation will be provided on request by calling Patrick Driscoll at (978) 374-0000.

Contributions in Kim's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231-4596.

For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.driscollcares.com