BARTON

Posted by Cathy Gowdy on Monday, January 09, 2012 at 05:58:15 :

Independent Journal
Thursday, October 14, 1982

MONTE BARTON

R. Montague “Monte” Barton, longtime professional musician, died Wednesday at his home in Inverness after a lengthy illness. He was 87.

Barton was born in San Francisco. A trombonist, he became one of the first members of Musicians Union Local No. 6 of San Francisco.

He played for various bands at San Francisco hotels and elsewhere in the country. His musical career spanned some 60 years.

He had lived in Inverness the past 37 years.

Barton is survived by his wife, Edna, of the family home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Olema Cemetery.

The family prefers memorial gifts to a favorite charity.

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Death notice in same paper:
BARTON - Of Inverness, Oct. 13, 1982, R. Montague “Monte” Barton, beloved husband of Edna Barton. A native of San Francisco, age 87. A member of the Musicians Union Local No. 6 of San Francisco.

Friends are invited to attend graveside services Friday, Oct. 15, 1982, at 11:30 a.m. at Olema Cemetery, Olema. Memorial gifts to your favorite charity preferred, in lieu of flowers.

Chapel of the Hills, San Anselmo