LAWRENCE: Michael J. Barton, 61, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2020 at Royal Mill Wood Center in Lawrence. He was the husband of the late Kimberly Sue (Lynch) Barton who passed away in 2014.

Born in Lawrence on January 10, 1959, he was the son of the late George F. Jr. and Maureen E. (Hosty) Barton.

Michael was educated in Lawrence, and worked as a Supervisor for an Adolescent Group Home.

Michael is survived by his aunts, Marguerite (Marge) Fargnoli and her husband Arthur of Haverhill, Mary Jane Higgins of Sussex, NJ; cousin, Judith Fargnoli of Haverhill.

Arrangements under the direction of Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill were private with interment at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen, MA. On-line condolence may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com