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Ronald B. "Duffy" Gayton

By T.J. Woodward

  Ronald B."Duffy" Gayton, 68 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born in Beaufort, SC to the late Thomas and Marjorie (Darling) Gayton. He is preceded in death by his sister Pamela (Thomas) Radell.

Ronald was a longtime member of Akron Fire Department, as well as the Warsaw and Silver Springs Fire Departments. He owned and operated Bug Be Gone in St. Petersburg, FL. Ronald was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan and loved WWE and he would argue with anyone that it was real.

He is survived by his sons, James (Nicole) Gayton, Andrew (Lindsay McKenzie) Gayton, sisters, Madeline McCready, Doreen (Scot) Wright all of Batavia; 5 granddaughters, Alexis, Paige, Payton, Aria and Brynn, along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 4:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Warsaw Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Senior Center at the Genesee County Office of the Aging, 2 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020 or the East Pembroke Fire Department 8655 Barrett Dr. Batavia, NY 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

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