Paul D. Fenton, 80 of Brighton, died unexpectedly at 11:15 P.M. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton.He was born to the late Bruce and Elda (Meier) Fenton on September 22, 1935 in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Paul worked as a Instrument Repair Electrician for Laclede Steel.
He married Marie (Brands) Fenton on February 14, 1953. She survives and resides in Brighton.
Besides his wife, Paul is survived by 2 daughters and son in law; Vicki (Bob) Fenton-Aubuchon of Brighton, Brenda Pacini of Brighton, 1 son and daughter in law; Michael (Pam) Fenton of Brighton, 8 grandchildren and spouses; Carrie Cougill, Michael (Ashley) Cougill, Nick (Kristin) Aubuchon, Amanda (Ned) Dolan, Natalie Pacini, Heather (Robert) Sipes, Justin (Tonya) Fenton, Paula (Joe) Tretter, 18 great grandchildren; Caitlyn, Alexander, Mackenzie, Anna, Mason, Adalyn, Easton, Caeden, Landon, Beckett, Blair, Cole, Jack, Jake, Lacey, Lily, Joey and Logan, 1 sister and brother in law; Judi (Leon) Watts of Jerseyville, 1 brother and sister in law; Dennis (Betty) Fenton of Godfrey, 2 sister in laws; Dixie Hussey of Basco, IL., Patricia Thornsworth of Atlanta, 1 brother in law; Norman Dickerman of Jerseyville.
Preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter; Cynthia Marie Fenton, 3 brothers; Gene, Donald and Alan Fenton, 1 sister; Betty Desherlia
Memorial Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 10, 2016 at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Brighton.
Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 11, 2016 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Brighton.
The Rev. Patty Stone will officiate
Memorials may be made to the Back Stoppers or the Parkinson Association.