Barbara A. Morton, 85, a resident of Hopewell Junction and formerly of Fitchburg, MA, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her home.

Born in Fitchburg, MA on April 8, 1930, she was the daughter of Vincent Gillis and Mary Domay Barber Gillis Boivin. Barbara had been employed by the Southern Dutchess News, Arrow Shirt Company and Fitchburg Lock Company. She was a member of the Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for the preschool. She was also a member of the South Hills Mall Walkers and the World War II Women's Auxiliary. For many years, she also volunteered as a den mother for the Cub Scouts.

On July 14, 1951 in Fitchburg, MA, Barbara married Preston L. Morton who predeceased her on September 10, 2015. She is survived by her children, Thomas Morton of Rahway, NJ, James Morton of Hopewell Junction, Nancy Morton of Oregon and Robert Morton of Hopewell Junction; her grandchildren, Jessica, Allison, Mercedes and Tayna; 8 great grandchildren and many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by a service at 5pm. Memorial
donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, Inc. For driving directions, online condolences and memorial donations, please visit Barbara's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.