Burton C. King

Madison Maine

Burton King, 91, of Madison, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Burton was born on September 12, 1933 in Skowhegan, the son of Harold Clough and Hazel King .

Following High School he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Paratrooper.


Burton was a millwright for many years as well as a carpenter. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working with his hands. Burton was great outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. For all of the many things he did throughout his life, he will be best remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.


Burton is survived by his wife Lorraine "Carol" King of Madison as well as his four children. Scott (Kathy) King, Jane (Mark) Gamble Warren (Kim) King, and Connie King; stepchildren RJ (Laura) Russell and Kristin (Kathy) Russell; half-sisters Luverne Preble and Karen Spring; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Maine General Hospice staff including Fran, Andrea, Amy, Michelle, and Sue.

The family has requested donations in lieu of flowers; suggested charities include Maine General Hospice at 1o Water Street Suite 307, Waterville ME 04901 or the Somerset Humane Society at 123 Middle Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.

There will be public visitation on March 15, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Giberson Funeral Home 40 Maple Street, Madison.


Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.
 

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