Following an accident on
September 15, 2008, longtime
Quesnel resident Raymond
William Barton passed away
at G.R. Baker Memorial
Hospital. He was 58.
Raymond practised criminal
and civil law in the Cariboo
for over 20 years. During his
career, he was a very dynamic
and colourful courtroom
lawyer who appeared as
counsel on several high profi le
murder trials, dangerous
offender applications and
other serious matters. He
used to say he’d “done it all
– save treason against Her
Majesty and kidnapping.”
Raymond was also an
accomplished writer and won
awards for his short movies
made at GIFTS (Gulf Islands
Film and Television School.)
He loved to travel and explore
different cultures. At the time
of his death, Raymond had a
contract to teach English in
Shanghai, China.
Raymond will be greatly
missed by his wife of 20
years Teresa Claire Barton
(Mallam), his stepdaughter
Leah and grandson, Justin
of Kamloops, his daughter
Gillian from a previous
marriage who resides in
Brandon, Man. and another
daughter Jenny Lynn of
British Columbia as well
as his cousins and many
friends.
He was predeceased by his
father Raymond Barton Sr.,
his mother Edith Rushowick,
and aunt Muriel Forsley.
Raymond was born Feb. 20,
1950 in Winnipeg, Man. and
obtained his Bachelor of Law
degree from the University of
Manitoba. He moved to B.C.
in 1983. Of all his adventures,
he especially enjoyed his trips
to India with Teresa and their
friend Rajinder Khangura.
Cremation has taken place
at Clayton’s Funeral Home.
His ashes will be taken to his
beloved Manitoba where he
spent many happy years.
Thank you to Dr. Jonathan
Fine for ongoing care of
Raymond over several years
and to Dr. Aziz and Dr.
McFetridge who recently
looked after him in hospital.
A special thank you to R.N.
Brenda Warkentin who made
it possible for Teresa to be
with Raymond in his last
hours. Your kindness will
never be forgotten.
A celebration
of Raymond’s
remarkable life will
be held on Saturday,
Sept. 27 at the
Royal Canadian
Legion in Quesnel
from 2 to 4 p.m.