Burton W. Porter

Burton William Porter, born October 25, 1944, entered into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2025. He was the husband of Ruth (Higgins) Porter whom he married on January 9, 1961. Burton had resided in the town of Altona since he and Ruth move there in 1987 from East Hartford, CT. Burton was the father of 3 children: Dianne Porter (Rich Farley), Burton Porter, Jr. (Zosia), and Edward Porter (Linda). He was the grandfather of 6: Sarah Moore (AJ), Burton Porter III (Summers), Jesse Porter, Cheyana Porter-Rizzo, Katrina Porter, and Morgan Porter. Also the great-grandfather of 6: Evelina and Lucille Porter, Isaac, Amelia and Molly Moore, and Eleanor Porter; also many nieces and nephews. Before retiring, Burton was a truck driver first for Mayflower Movers in Carmel, IN; then for 3J Fuels in Champlain, NY; and finally for H.R. Ewell in East Earl, PA. Burton belonged to the Turnpike Wesleyan Church. He was chaplin of the local Christian Motorcycle Association chapter. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and fishing among other activities. His sister Carol Neilsen resides in CT. He was predeceased by his parents Arlton and Joan (French) Porter; and 3 sisters: Hope Pinette, Alice Kupfer, and Ruth Attanasio. A memorial service will be held at the Turnpike Wesleyan Church, 2224 Military Turnpike in Plattsburgh on Saturday, February 15 at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Turnpike Wesleyan Church, or your favorite charity.