Obituary of Genevieve A. Barton

Genevieve A. Barton "Avid bird and dog lover" Allegany, NY Genevieve A. Barton of 3974 Route 417 Lot 150 went home to her Lord and Savior Sunday (January 10, 2016). Born April 24, 1932 in Freedom she was a daughter of Arthur and Clara Sherwood Burrows, Sr.. She was married to Clarence Collins who predeceased her February 16, 1987. She later married Herbert Barton who passed away. Genevieve was raised along with her many siblings in Freedom where she helped on the family farm. As a resident of the Olean and Allegany area for many years she worked at the Bartlett Country Club as well as being a housecleaner for various families. She was always an animal lover and truly enjoyed watching birds and being with her dogs, especially her best companions Sparky, Patsy and Daisy. Surviving are 3 sons Stephen Collins of Jamestown, Ronald Collins of Weston's Mills and Terry Collins of Allegany; 2 daughters Judy Boyles of Bradford, PA and Margie Collins of Olean and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by 4 sisters Christine Williamson, Shirley Jones of Alabama, Betty Collins of Olean and Clara Brown of Cuba; 3 brothers Ralph Burrows and Arthur "Junior" Burrows, both of Cuba and Alfred Burrows of Alabama and many nieces and nephews. In addition to both her husbands she was predeceased by a son Roy Collins in 2015; 2 infant daughters; a granddaughter Bridget Boyles; 2 brothers William Burrows and Richard Burrows and 2 sisters Barbara Burrows and Leah Witt. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial graveside service to be held Friday (January 15, 2016) at 11:00am at the Allegany Cemetery. Rev. Dan McDowell, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Olean, will officiate. Memorials may be made to the SPCA, PO Box 375, Olean, NY 14760. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.