David H. Colton, 72, of Akron, passed away Monday (February 3, 2014) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville.
He was born in Newfane, NY on March 31, 1941, a son of the late Leon and Elizabeth Barbas Colton.
David was a production worker for General Motors in Lockport prior to his retirement. He was a member of the WNY 2 Cylinder Club, WNY Gas & Steam Assoc. and enjoyed woodworking and John Deere Tractors. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends whom he loved spending time with.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Judy Fiegel Colton of Akron. Two daughters, Kelly Colton of Akron and Keri (Kelly) Page of East Bethany. Two grandchildren, Garrett Page and Lydia Page of East Bethany. Three sisters, Naomi (late Bud) Hulme of Buffalo, Betty (late Alphonso) Killion of Lockport and Virginia (late Kenneth) Swan of Lockport. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his foster parents, Karl and Aleda Kruse and several brothers and sisters.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories, condolences and thoughts on Friday (Feb. 7th) from 5-8pm at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 32 John St., Akron. Funeral services will take place Saturday, 11am at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wolcottsville Fire Department or the American Heart Association.
Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.
