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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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2025, Kingdom Trails, VT
— with John and Chris
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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
Amy & Caleb's Wedding
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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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1999, Deerfield, MA, USA
John, Bob Perry and the Bement Mountain Biking Team
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Mary Ellen, Caleb, Ellie and family.  

We cannot express how sorry we are to hear of John’s passing.  He was such a wonderful person and will be remembered forever.

Our deepest sympathies and much love,

 Jim and Lisa Lang Karam

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1997, Grateful Dead Concert
The absolutely most fun human being on the planet
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Mary Ellen We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. 
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John and I were kindred spirits in our love of water (and growing up on skateboards), but his legendary skills on all types of boards - on land, sea or snow - defied the laws of physics.  John was in a league of his own!  His love and enthusiasm for fun, friends and family remain an inspiration for all.  We send love and prayers for Mary Ellen and family.   David Dickinson and Claudia Lyons 
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John the Footer (size 13)
2016, Helena, MT, USA
John the Footer (size 13)
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John brought me into his life with his love for bikes and every kind of outdoor adventure.  His love and support were monumental when my life fell apart in 2020, and he helped me rebuild my life after that.  It's impossible to list all the ways that I am a better man because of him and impossible to express all the many ways I will miss him.  With love to Mary Ellen, Caleb and Elie. 
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2026, Conway Electric Reservoir, Conway, MA, USA
Sunday, April 12. The "follow me" ride.
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Helping hands

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Please consider a donation to John's Legacy Fund for USASA Southern New England.
$21,765.00
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USASA Mt Hood Series
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