William F. Burton

William Foster Burton, of South Dennis and Newton, New Hampshire, and formerly of West Roxbury, died Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 at his home in South Dennis unexpectedly.  He was 62.  William was born October 5, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of the late Foster William and Floris (Garry) Burton.  He grew up in Dedham and graduated from DedhamHigh School with the Class of 1964 and then earned his Bachelor’s degree from Bentley College in 1969.  William worked as the controller of the Jet-a-Way Corporation in Roxbury for 25 years until his retirement earlier this year.  He is survived by his brother, Craig Burton of Newton, New Hampshire, and his sister, Floris “Betsy” Burton Peters of North Hampton, New Hampshire; as well as 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 3 grandnephews, and 2 grandnieces.  A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 15th at 11 AM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham with the Reverend Sheldon Keller of the First Baptist Church of Westwood officiating.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312 would be appreciated.