Obituary of Iona Fay Barton
Iona Fay (McGaghey) Barton 93, of Newcastle Creek, NB passed away with family by her side at the Dr Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, Fredericton, NB Monday October 06, 2025. Our beautiful mother is safe in the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Iona is survived by sons: Douglas (Lucinda), granddaughter Megan (Eric Arbeau), great grandchildren Levi and Kinsley; Cyril (Gwenda); Allen (Joanne), grandsons: Mason Thibodeau, great grandchildren Brooklyn and Ethan; Shane Thibodeau (Jessica Poirier) great granddaughter Coral; Peter Barton. Chosen daughter Mary Keith. Special nieces Irene (Elliott) Bodechon and Apryldawn Barton Lister (Reg) ON, and many nieces and nephews.
Iona was predeceased by her husband Norman Dow Barton; her parents Lesley Eldon and Celia Edna (Brown) Wood McGaghey and siblings: Earl McGaghey (infant); Della (McGaghey) Wood (Clarence); Kenneth McGaghey; Clarence Wood (Della); Marguerite (Wood) Elliott (Ronald); Ansel Wood (Dorothy); Mary Ellen (Wood) Hutchins (Carey); Beatrice May Wood (child); Irvin Wood (Laura); Nellie (Wood) Edmanson (William); Thelma (McGaghey) McKenelley (Russell); brother and sister in-laws John Barton (Brenda) and Doris Barton.
Doug, Cyril and Allen are thankful for a beautiful, faithful Godly mother who hand stitched their clothes, made them quilts and taught them the value of family. Iona prayed for her sons and loved them unconditionally and extended that gentle love to their wives and families.
Iona was born in Cumberland Bay May 08, 1932 (the youngest of 12) attending the local school and church. Iona’s first job (age 16) was working with her sister Thelma at the Netherwood School in Saint John, NB. January 31, 1951 Iona married Norman and settled in his parent’s homestead (Leland & Nellie Barton) in Newcastle Creek. In 1953, they built a home along the Lake Road. Iona continued to live in their home after Norman’s passing in 1999. The last few years she enjoyed the company of several daytime caregivers. Iona enjoyed many trips with Norman and the family, reading, quilting, knitting, baking, attending church and Iona in her quiet unassuming way was a great listener.
Visitation: Hoggs Funeral Home, 10 King St. Minto, NB Thursday Oct 09, 2025 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. Funeral: (officiated by Rev. David Phillips) Friday Oct 10, 2025 1:00 pm Newcastle Creek United Baptist Church, 7 Wharf Rd, Newcastle Creek, NB. Internment: Immediately following in the adjacent cemetery. The family would be honoured for family and friends to join them for a reception and fellowship at the Minto Seniors Centre, 11 O’Leary Lane off Main St, Minto, NB.
Iona’s family wish to express sincere thanks to Extra Mural, Integrity Home Care, 4SE DECRH and to all those who faithfully prayed for Iona. Donations in memory of Iona may be made to the Newcastle Creek Baptist Cemetery (e-transfer dlmbarton@nb.sympatico.ca) or at the funeral home, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.