George F. Orton

SARATOGA SPRINGS — George F. Orton, 76, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 with family by his side.  Born April 4, 1940 in Corinth, he was the son of the late George F. and Edna Mae Wren Orton Sr. He was raised and lived his entire life in Saratoga Springs.  As a young man, George served in the United States Navy. He later worked for the State of New York for the Parks Department and then the Department of Corrections as an Electrician. George also spent every summer working at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center from the time it opened until he became too ill to continue working. He loved working the concerts and especially loved the classical performances by the New York City Ballet.  George loved spending time watching the birds in the feeders outside of his dining room windows, he loved spending time with his family, and he enjoyed going to Bingo on Wednesday night. In addition to his parents, George is predeceased by his son, Michael Orton and brother Thomas Orton. George is survived by his loving wife, Judith and his daughter, Mary Jane (Dennis) Plubell of Blue Springs, MO. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristina (John) Bamberry, Maria Capone (Brandon Dolan), Robert Orton, Anna (Eric) Bright, Matthew (Lacey) Plubell, Brian (Michelle) Plubell. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Vanessa, Noah, Samantha, Shawn, Keith Jr., Devin, Riley, Lexi, Alexander, Bradley, Mercedes, Savannah, Cerien and Oliver. He also leaves behind his Basset Hound, Precious, who he loved dearly.  George’s family would like to thank the Saratoga Springs Fire Department for wonderful care on the many occasions they took care of him, Saratoga Hospital Nursing Staff and Doctors for their exceptional care every time George was there, Dr. Daoui and the staff at the Rubin Dialysis Center.  Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service was conducted on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016; burial with military honors followed in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Weibel Ave. and Louden Rd. in Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.