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John Barton Friends

Deerfield, MA
April 26, 1963 - April 14, 2026
Apr 26, 1963 - Apr 14, 2026
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with Zé Miguel
2026, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow, Vermont, USA
with Zé Miguel
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With his goddaughter, Sara
With his goddaughter, Sara
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A portrait of John that I too…
1993, Greece, NY, USA
A portrait of John that I took for a new job he was applying for.
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First year of little
1970, East Greenbush, NY, USA
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I haven’t seen John since our first high school reunion but I have fond memories of times we created havoc with our friends Chris Haynor and Dan Cutie.  I’m reluctant to be more specific but we had good clean fun and then some.  John had such an unassuming demeanor and quiet disposition but he was mischievous and loved the outdoors.  I hope i properly uploaded the little league photo of John and me (in front of John) along with some of our other class of 81 mates:  Ken Mahar, Jim Smith and John Arduini.  I also have a great picture of the car we unloaded on the front steps of high school on senior prank day and if I recall correctly John took the photos.  My condolences to John’s family.  I trust there will come a day when his memory brings a smile to your face instead of a tear in your eyes.  Chris Rosetti 
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2005, Red House Farm, Waldoboro, Maine
John, acting as foreman, durng our barn raising. Our uncles, when reminiscing about this weekend, always mention hanging with John.
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2025, Stratton, VT
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2025, Kingdom Trails, VT
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The cameraman spared the audience the full wipe out John performed while slalom skiing at one of the Bula parties . John never held back. 
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John is wildly Wildly shredding powder at Jackson hole 
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Jackson hole  Wyoming before John switched to snowboarding. Watch to the end.
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Amy & Caleb's Wedding
2025
Amy & Caleb's Wedding
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Amy & Caleb's Wedding
2025
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John & Mary Ellen's Weddi…
1994
John & Mary Ellen's Wedding
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John and Baby Caleb
1996
John and Baby Caleb
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Rolling Stones burls creek Ontario  Canada 2019
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John is leading this chain of skiers . Watch to the end 
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Jackson hole hot tubbing after a powder day
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Jackson hole Wyoming Zach John and Caleb making sure everyone knows their favorite word
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Bula party glass lake John and three lynch brothers barefooting at one time 
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John and Mary Ellen Friends were some of our earliest friends from our Deerfield Academy years, and part of our community for over 30 years. It was always a pleasure to spend time with them.

John led the Full Circle School in Bernardston, where our son Avery attended sixth grade and had an absolutely wonderful experience at a pivotal time in his life.

We are deeply grateful to John for creating such a thoughtful, nurturing place for kids to learn and grow.

John always had a smile on his face, and he was always up to something. He will be missed and he will be remembered! 

Then there was the time he tried to help me water ski for the first time. I didn’t actually make it up, but it was quite the memorable experience and he was very patient!

Holding Mary Ellen, Caleb, Ellie, their family and friends, and the Full Circle and Deerfield Academy communities in our hearts.

Sue, Sean, Hunter, and Avery Keller

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