Robert P. Burton, 85, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was the husband of the late Mildred (LaStarza) Burton. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Persy and Margaret (Payan) Burton and the father of the late Maria Burton.
Robert was an Army Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War and served in the Army National Guard. His last service to his Country was as a member of the Honor Guard at Military Funerals where he helped in folding the United States Flag for presentation to the family of the deceased Veteran.
He leaves two sons, Jeff Burton and his wife Deborah and Todd Burton; a brother, Ronald Burton and three grandchildren, Ashley, Nicholas and Tyler.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 10 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 3rd Street, East Greenwich. Burial with Military Honors will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting Hours respectfully omitted.