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James Orton Obituary
He was born on June 11, 1930 in Oneida, N.Y.
Mr. Orton was the 1947 valedictorian of his high school. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Cornell University in 1952 where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, he received a master's degree and certificate of Russian Institute, Columbia University in 1954 and took a course for a PhD in mathematical statistics at American University in 1956.
He worked in software engineering and management and software quality management at Westinghouse from 1968 to 1992.
Mr. Orton enjoyed reading, cartooning, watercolor, travel, languages and chess.
He was a member of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonist, National Cartoonist Society, the American Legion, Fleet Reserve Club, the Elks Club, Moose Club and the Annapolis Watercolor Club.
He is survived by his loving companion of 27 years, Mary Lou Hastings; four daughters, Alexandria (Alex) Hayes of Nashua, N.H., Jennifer Orton Aieta-Cole of Lafayette, Colo., Karen Deacon of Columbia, Md. and Colleen Shaut of Lady Lake, Fla.; a brother, Eliot (Sara) Orton of Las Cruces, N.M. and two sisters-in-law, Joyce Johnston and Carolyn Luiacono; and his grandchildren, James Anthony and Christina Nicole Aieta, Amanda Hastings, Eleanor Deacon, Ronald Shaut Jr. and Tracie Shaut.
A memorial service for James Noyes Orton, 81, of Annapolis, Md., will be held on Sunday, June 26 at 2 p.m. at the Hardesty Funeral Home in Annapolis, Md. Calling hours will be noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Hardesty Funeral Home, Annapolis, Md. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.hardestyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Orton
January 7, 2012
I knew Jim when we were both at Cornell. i was there from 1947 to 1952. Jim, I, and four other men went all over as a group. We went to football games, meals, and other events pretty much as one group. We called ourselves "the isotopes" and we played intramural software and perhaps other sports. I had never made contact with Jim since Cornell, and I always wondered what he did. He was a very sweet young man, and he was popular among our grop and others.
My (very belated) condolences to his family and friends. I wish I had known him through the years. I graduated CU in '52 as an engineering physicist and went on to get advanced degrees.
Most sincerely,
Philip Sherman
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john scovack
June 27, 2011
our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. love you
Dan and Judie Edwards
June 25, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. You are in our prayers.
Bob & Tricia Sizemore
June 25, 2011
Colleen & family,
It's always difficult to lose someone who is so dear, but the memories that you cherish will live forever in your heart to help you find peace and strength. With our Sympathy and Friendship.
Gary Monahan
June 25, 2011
The death of someone we know always reminds us that we are still alive - perhaps for some purpose which we ought to re-examine. ~Mignon McLaughlin,
June 24, 2011
Coleen, With our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob (Sunrise Nurse) and Pat Whiteley
Diana Byrne
June 24, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
marc steve walter
June 24, 2011
I am so sorry for all of you and your loss. I met him twice and he was and is a great man. My deepest condolences to you Colleen and mom. I am here if you need me . May God watch over his soul. Reverand Marc "Steve" Walter..
Larry Howland
June 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
michael clarey
June 24, 2011
sorry fo the loss
Judy Calderon
June 24, 2011
Keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers. May he R.I.P.
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