Burton was extraordinary, yet humble. Born in Claremont, NH he graduated as class president from Concord High in ’46 at the age of 17 and went on to in-list in the Navy. He served from 1946-1948. After the Navy, Burton attended Bowdoin College but his academic journey did not end there. Burton was accepted into Cornell University Medical College in New York where he graduated with his MD in 1956.

After his surgical internship and orthopedic and urology fellowship in Massachusetts, Burton began working as the team physician for the former Boston Patriots, now the New England Patriots, for 14 years. His medical career continued as he was a part of the surgical staff at Concord Clinic and Hospital. He was also the Consulting Surgeon for The New Hampshire Hospital. In 1978, Burton became Executive Medical Officer, State Surgeon, Rank Colonel for the New Hampshire National Guard, retiring in 1996. For the last 30 years of Burton’s professional life, he worked as a Medical Consultant for The New Hampshire Disability Board.

During his professional time in Concord, Burton was one of the founders of the Concord Athletic Club, Concord Tennis Club, and Concord Eastern Olympic Hockey Team. Burton’s love for sports was notable, and missing a Bruins, Patriots or Red Soxs game was rare.

Burton was nothing short of generous, optimistic, selfless, and tenacious. He led his family with love, support,and pride.

Always remember, “It will all work out”.

Published in Concord Monitor on Aug. 19, 2020

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