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Posted: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:58 am


Sidney G. Walton, age 92, of Lewiston, died on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home under the loving care of his family. Sidney was born on November 3, 1921 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the eldest son of Frank and Dorothy (Mason) Walton of Southampton, England. He moved to Niagara Falls, NY and attended local city schools, graduating from LaSalle High School in 1940 after earning varsity letters in track and football.

He attended Colgate University on a football scholarship, but left to join the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot instructor, training pilots during WWII in Trent, Ontario and Battleford, Saskatchewan. He returned to graduate from Colgate in 1947. Sidney worked for DuPont for 31 years in various capacities including Safety Supervisor and Superintendent of Personnel in both Niagara Falls and Memphis, TN. He retired to Youngstown, NY where he sailed the lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River on his beloved sailboat, Enchanter. Sidney was a talented woodworker and wood carver, building homes for his family in Lewiston and Youngstown and creating beautiful furniture pieces and wood carvings to furnish them.

He leaves behind his loving wife and high school sweetheart of 70 years, Winifred (Wendt) Walton. He was a gentle and devoted father to Judith (James) Condino of Lewiston, Robbie (Larry) Krizan of Wilson, Bradley (Deborah) Walton of Houston, TX, Timothy (Kelly) Walton of Boise, ID, and Sidney Jr. "Skip" (Gayle) Walton of Lewiston. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lisa, James, Joseph, and Nicholas; his great-grandchildren, Anabella, Ava, Anthony, and Andrew; his cherished siblings, brother Gerald (late Rita) Walton; and sister, Dorothy (late James) Baker both of Sarasota, FL. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Douglas and Ronald Walton.

A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be announced. Memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St. PO Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Sidney married WENDT, Winifred G in 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Winifred (daughter of WENDT, Edwin Christian Johann and GOERSS, Mabel Grace) was born on 10 Jul 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 May 2019 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MISS WINIFRED WENDT, whose engagement to Pilot Officer Sidney
O. Walton is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wendt. of Rivershore drive. Pilot Officer Walton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gerald Walton, of Orchard drive, Lewiston. He is stationed at the Flying Instructor in Trenton. Ont.....Pilot Officer Walton also a graduate from LaSalle high school and attended Colgate university prior to entering the service.
Niagar Gazette 9 Oct 1943

1. WALTON, Judith A
2. WALTON, Roberta L
3. WALTON, Bradley R
4. WALTON, Timothy C
5. WALTON, Sidney Gerald Jr

Frank + MASON, Dorothy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]