George A. Hayton

LYNDONVILLE – George A. Hayton, 87, of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Unity Hospital of Rochester. Born on August 13, 1934 in Livonia, NY, he was the son of the late Herbert and Harriet (Young) Hayton.

He is also predeceased by his brothers, Bob, Herb, Harry and Ed; sisters, Marian and Dorothy; and a son, Jeremy.

George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally (Arthurton) Hayton; children, Theron (Cheri) Hayton and April Hayton Watt; two sisters, Evelyn Cox of Beattyville KY, and Caroline Washburn of Waterloo, NY. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A few years after graduation, George enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He grew up working on his family farm in Hemlock, NY and also helping neighbor farm families. His dream was to have his own farm one day. This dream came true on their 14th wedding anniversary, when they purchased the family farm in Lyndonville and ran the dairy farm for 14 years. Other interests were carpentry, cutting wood, hunting, fishing and reading. Most of all, George loved spending time with friends and family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30th, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 3515 Galloway Rd. Batavia, NY, 14020 with the Rev. Bruce Balduf officiating. Burial will be private for the family.

Memorials may be made in George’s name to the Yates Community Library, 15 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098 or to the Lyndonville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O.Box 150, Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Arrangements were made through the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Please light a candle or share a memory of George at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.