Harry Burton

Harry Joseph Burton, 77, passed away Feb. 3, 2021, in Williamsburg, Va.  

He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Nicholas Burton and Mabel Olig Burton and sister Rita Burton.

Harry is survived by his wife Jane; son H. Nicholas Burton (Hollye); daughters Shannon Burton Dutriaux (Matthieu) and Suki Burton Hovermale (Jake); stepdaughter Katherine Medlin Wilson (Brad); grandchildren Grey Joseph Burton, Lucienne Quinn Burton, Ella Marie Hovermale, Ethan Dutriaux, Lucas Dutriaux, Claire Wilson and Caitlin Wilson; brother Mike Burton (Gail); and sister Susie Burton Croatt.

After receiving his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin, he was employed by AT&T in an executive position.  

He was a member of St. Bede’s Catholic Church.

He loved classical music and was the executive director of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra. He was a Master Gardener and the artistic director of An Occasion for the Arts. He was an avid bridge player, an art collector, traveled the world with his wife Jane and enjoyed puzzles of all kinds, especially crossword puzzles.  

Over the last five years, Harry took a great interest in genealogy and recently had a book about the family of his wife Jane Garland Norton Burton published.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date along Lake Michigan.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Harry’s memory may be made to the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, 212 N. Henry St., #2, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (www.williamsburgsymphony.org).