Peacefully, at his residence R.R.#1, Athens, surrounded by his loving family on Friday September 30, 2011. Robert Donald Hanton of Athens (formerly of Frankville) age 78 years. Beloved husband of Gail (Young) Hanton. Dear brother of Keith Hanton (Maxine) of Nepean and brother-in-law of Shirley Hanton of Kemptville. Brother-in-law of Dawn Greenham (Bill) of Athens and Wayne Young (Florence) of R.R.#1 Athens. Uncle of Bruce (Cheryl), Donna (Bill), Susan (Christian), Kate (Jen), Jennifer (Ainley), Kim (Mark), Ron (Sue), Angel (Brian), April, Derek (Amanda) and Kirk (Jamie Lynn). Also survived by several great nieces and great nephews. Pre-deceased by his parents Wallace and Vena (Vanderberg) Hanton a sister Betty Hanton and a brother Jack Hanton. Family and friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl St. East Brockville on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7:30-9 :30 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Oak Leaf on Wednesday October 5, 2011 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery. In memoriams to Holy Trinity Cemetery, Charleston Lake Association or the Masonic Foundation of Ontario would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Fidelity Masonic Lodge, Toledo No 650 G.R.C. will hold a Memorial Service at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. followed at 7:20 p.m. with a Memorial Service by Florence Nightingale Chapter of the Eastern Star No 5 all sister Lodges are invited.