Barbara Y. DePorter Barton Obituary (1937

In Loving Memory of Barbara Yvonne DePorter Barton March 8, 1937 - May 6, 2025 Clifton Springs, NY - On the evening of May 6, 2025, Barbara Yvonne Kent departed this world with the same quiet strength that she lived it, surrounded by the warmth and love of her devoted family. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Barbara's life at the Spa Apartments Chapel 11 E. Main Street in Clifton Springs on Wednesday May 14th at 11:00 am. Born on March 8, 1937, to James Arthur Kent and Bertha Eugenia Fitchpatrick, Barbara was a woman of strength, artistic soul, and boundless heart. She carried herself with a spirit all her own--stubborn when it counted, soft where it mattered most, and always curious about the world around her. Barbara's life was rich with love and purpose. She first married Alphonse John DePorter Jr., and together they raised five children in a home filled with laughter, the occasional chaos, and endless stories. Later, she married George Barton and found joy in their shared adventures between New York and Florida--where the sun warmed her soul and her favorite thrift shops were just around the corner. Those who knew Barbara may remember her as a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. But many never knew the depth of her artistic talent--in her younger years she painted life with color and care, whether on canvas or through the love she gave so generously. She had a sharp eye for treasures in thrift stores and a sharper wit for life's unexpected turns. Barbara always told it like it was and you knew she was giving it to you straight. This was often followed by laughter. Barbara is lovingly remembered by her children: Thomas (Kerri) DePorter, Alphonse (Rhonda) DePorter III, Michelle (Timothy) Peters, Katherine (Jim) Brennan, and Mary (Timothy) DePorter. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Matthew, Adam, Samuel, Nicholas, Derrick, Jessa, Brynn, Brett, John, Jacob, and Marki, and a growing tribe of great-grandchildren who will carry her stories forward. She is also cherished by an extended circle of friends and family from near and far, all of whom found comfort, laughter, or inspiration in her presence. A special thank you to her Clifton Springs Nursing Home friends that provided comfort and love at the end of her days. Barbara is predeceased by her husbands Alphonse DePorter Jr. and George Barton, her special friend John Doyle, as well as her parents, James Arthur Kent and Bertha Eugenia Fitchpatrick. Though the world is a little less colorful without her, Barbara's spirit lives on--in every brushstroke of a painting, every well-loved secondhand find, and in every act of quiet kindness. We will miss her dearly, remember her often, and love her always. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clifton Springs Rotary Club PO Box 103 Clifton Springs, NY 14432 or the Phelps Community Center 8 Banta Street Suite 100 Phelps, NY 14532.