Carol Barton

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Ann McDonough Barton, devoted Mother and Grandmother, on June 22, 2026. Carol is survived by her three children, Donna Barton Fox (Michael Fox), Matthew F. Barton (Greta Barton), and Ellen Barton, as well as five grandchildren: Keith Taylor, Daniel Fox, Peyton Taylor, William Barton, and Matthew Barton. Carol was born in Bay Ridge in 1938 to Daniel J. McDonough, who was a Mounted Police Officer with the NYPD, and Loretta J. Brignoll, who worked for the U.S. Military as a Travel Coordinator. As a child, Carol attended St. Ephrem's Catholic Academy and St. Joseph's Commercial High School. After graduating high school, she worked for Chase Manhattan Bank, where she met the father of her children. Once the 3 Children were born Carol and her family moved from Bay Ridge to Eltingville in Staten Island in1966. She would often attend ceramic classes and socialize with her good neighbors. She often volunteered her time at her children's school, St. Clare's, and enjoyed summers with her family at the Great Kills Swim Club. Carol enjoyed politics and loved her country. She worked the polling places on several Election Days throughout her lifetime. After her children were grown, Carol worked at Solomon Brothers, MVP Agency as a Head Hunter and was an Assistant Vice President at Shearson American Express in Manhattan until retiring in 1990. Moving back to Shore Road in Bay Ridge in1982, she enjoyed city life and socializing with friends in Manhattan, as well as attending many, many Broadway shows. She loved to dance (and sing)! If you knew Carol then you know how she cherished her Irish Heritage! After retiring, Carol dedicated her life to being a full time grandmother to her grandchildren and spent much time exploring her hobbies of photography, arts & crafts, and poetry, even having an original poem published in 2012. She lived a life filled with love, kindness and dedication to her family and friends. Often known as a friend to everyone she met, she will be remembered for her warm heart, sense of humor, and jolly laughter. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The American Heart Association! A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church 133 Amboy Road Matawan N.J 07747 . at ,10:00 am on Friday. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals & Cremation Services Inc., 111 Main Street, Matawan, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at scaliahomes.com

Carol Barton

August 16, 1938 - June 22, 2026