Obituary of Sally Ann Barton

Sally Ann Barton, age 68, died on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at her home in Warren. Born in Moline, IL., she resided in Green Brook before moving to Warren 30 years ago. Ms. Barton was a Public Accountant and owner of Barton Associates, PA in Warren since 1978. Sally was among the first women accountants to be licensed in the State of New Jersey and was a member of the Society of Public Accountants and the Waste Management Association. She loved to travel and was especially fond of luxury cruises. Sally fulfilled her dream and has traveled all over the world. Ms. Barton was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by her family, friends and clients. She is survived by her loving husband Raymond F. Griffin, of 20 years; her two sons John Barton of Rotonda West, FL and his wife Christine; Robert Barton, Jr. of Metuchen; daughter Laura Barton Thomas of Ocoee, FL.; stepson Patrick Griffin and his wife Cyndi and stepdaughter Tracy Huber and her husband Michael. Also surviving are six loving grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 26th, from 7-9 pm and on Thursday, July 27th, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 28th at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park in North Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Newark Renaissance House, Inc., 62-80 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ 07103 or Saint Joseph Social Service Center, 118 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201.