Catherine Denton, a life long resident of Walton, died Monday October 18, in Delaware Valley Hospital after a brief illness. A memorial service celebrating her life is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church, Walton, The Rev. Peggy Fabrizio officiating. A reception at the church for family and friends will follow the worship service.

Catherine, predeceased by her husband, Clarence, is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, a brother, nieces, and nephews and many friends. Her children are Barbara Schmied and her husband Paul, Geneseo, NY; Frank Denton and his wife Charlene, Pound Ridge, NY; Grace Holmes and her husband Thomas, Norwich, NY. Grandchildren are Alison Schmied, Tennessee; Virginia Schmied Blackman, California; Catherine Schmied Towsley, Tennessee; Janet Denton, Virginia; Richard Denton, Connecticut; Christopher Holmes, Massachusetts; and Laura Holmes, currently studying in France. Catherine's brother Basil DuMond lives in Walton. Two brothers, Dr. Crawford DuMond and Lawrence DuMond, predeceased her.

Mrs. Denton was born on the family farm in Walton, October 30, 1912. She attended Walton Schools beginning in the East Brook District school and graduating from Walton High School. A graduate of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, she worked in the dental office of her brother, Dr Crawford DuMond and later was a substitute teacher in the Walton School system.

Catherine was a life long active member of the United Methodist Church in Walton serving as a Sunday School teacher, a member of many church committee's, and an officer of the United Methodist Women. She also served five years as president of the district UMW.

She was active in the Walton community and several organizations. She had been an active volunteer at the Delaware Valley Hospital since its founding in the 1950's. In earlier years, she had been active in the work of the Cooperative Extension Service as a 4-H leader for 15 years. She was a member of the Walton Grange for at least 65 years. Other memberships included the Order of the Eastern Star, Red Cross, and the Delaware County Council of Churches.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the United Methodist Church, 101 North Street, Walton, NY 13856.

Catherine Denton will be missed by the many family and friends whom she loved and who loved her.