WALTON, Sidney Gerald

1921 - 2014  (92 years)

• Name	WALTON, Sidney Gerald
  Birth	3 Nov 1921	Niagara Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Death	14 Sep 2014	Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY
  Person ID	I99617	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	1 Jul 2021

  
  

  Father	WALTON, Frank
  Mother	MASON, Dorothy
  Family ID	F59754	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	WENDT, Winifred G,   b. 10 Jul 1922, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 27 May 2019, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 96 years)
  Marriage	1944	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Notes	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
  Children	1. WALTON, Judith A,   b. Abt 1946, Oneida, Madison County, NY d. 5 Aug 2024, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age ~ 78 years)   2. WALTON, Roberta L   3. WALTON, Bradley R   4. WALTON, Timothy C   5. WALTON, Sidney Gerald Jr
  Family ID	F33796	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	16 Nov 2024

  
  

• Notes

  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.