Worked at the Saugus Stop & Shop for many years

Published February 21, 2019

NORTH READING — Jerilyn A. Barton, 76, of North Reading and a former longtime Wakefield resident, died February 12, 2019 in Wilmington.

She was born in Stoneham on August 13, 1942 and was the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Verrengia) Marinelli. She was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1959. She was retired from the Stop & Shop of Saugus where she worked many years.

Mrs. Barton was the beloved wife of the late Peter R. Barton. She was the loving mother of Peter R. Barton Jr. and his wife Dianne of North Reading, Billy Barton of North Reading, and Todd Barton and his wife Kim of North Carolina. She was the devoted grandmother of Gabrielle, Kaylee, Madison and Emma. She is also survived by her loving sister, Beverly DiCato of Malden and was the sister of the late Carol Luca.

Her funeral service was held in the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Friday, February 15. Visitation was held prior to the service. Interment was in Forest Glade Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.