Peter Wagner Walton, 81, a longtime resident of Skaneateles, NY passed away on Sunday, July 14th at Loretto dementia care unit in Syracuse, NY. He was born in Auburn, NY to David T. Walton Sr. and Aurelle Wagner Walton. Peter grew up in Skaneateles Falls and Skaneateles as the oldest of what would become 10 siblings. He retired from a long career as an independent sales associate in the toy and juvenile product industry. Peter loved cooking, gardening and antiques, was an avid reader who lived selflessly, always compassionate to those in need. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Lake in Skaneateles, NY where he was married 55 years ago. Peter is survived by his wife, Carol Walton of Skaneateles and his two children, Jennifer Walton (Jimmy McInerney) of Skaneateles and Philip Walton (Kim) of Winchester, MA and his four beloved grandchildren James McInerney and Benjamin McInerney of Skaneateles, Philip Walton and Matthew Walton of Winchester, MA. He is also survived by five sisters and three brothers: John Walton (Sue) of Cato, NY , Mary Sullivan of Skaneateles, Elizabeth Zebley (Barry) of Sherrill, NY, Anna Walton of Las Vegas, New Mexico, Aurelle Rath (Jerry) of Skaneateles, Linus Walton (Kathleen) of Skaneateles, Frank Walton (Debbie) of Carlisle, IL, and Sheila Walton (Moshe Toledo) of Los Angeles, CA and many nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by his parents and two brothers David Walton Jr. and Paul Bart Walton. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 17th at 10am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Skaneateles. Peter will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles. There will be a reception to follow to greet the family.
Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Skaneateles Library and S.A.V.E.S. Please consider being an organ donor
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Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Skaneateles Library and S.A.V.E.S. Please consider being an organ donor
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
