Obituary of David J. Lawton

Mr. David J. Lawton, 49, of Sixth Ave., Gloversville, NY died early Friday morning June 19, 2015 at St. Mary's Healthcare unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 19, 1966 in Gloversville, NY he was the son of John and Margaret Johnson Lawton. David was a graduate of Broadalbin High School. He obtained his Associates degree from FMCC. He then attended SUNY Plattsburgh where he studied criminal justice later going back to FMCC where he was able to obtain his Bachelor's Degree in Business. Most recently David worked for Lexington and Tryon as a youth counselor. David had lived most of his life in the Johnstown and Gloversville areas and was a member of the 1st Free Methodist Church of Gloversville. He was known for his love of hunting and fishing along with volunteering at the Churches food ministry. He had a passion for coaching. He coached numerous children through the Gloversville Little League Baseball and The Little Huskies Football Program, but most of all he enjoyed coaching his son, Shaun through Premier Wrestling, daughter, Kellie while she was running, and his daughter, Caitlin will never forget his memorable coaching and harassing of her as well. On June 4th, 1993 David married Amy Bellinger at St. John and St. Mark's Lutheran Church, in Canajoharie, NY. They celebrated 22 years of marriage this year. David was pre-deceased by his Maternal Grandparents, Melvin "Jake" and Ethel Johnson, Paternal Grandfather Frank Lawton, and Paternal Grandparents Horton and Jennie Mae Wright. Survivors include his parents John and Margaret "Peg" Lawton of Johnstown, Wife Amy Lawton of Gloversville; Daughters, Rebecca Yanulavich of Niskayuna, Catherine Daniels of Canajoharie, Kellie Lawton of Gloversville, Caitlin Lawton of Gloversville; a Son, Shaun Lawton of Gloversville; a Sister, Radine Bultman of Louisiana; two Grandchildren, Ethan Haley, Tressa Haley; as well as several Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service will be held of Thursday June 25th, at The Chapel of Houghtaling and Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317. The Family will receive friends and relatives from 4:00-7:00PM on Wednesday June 24th, at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider memorial donations in memory of David to: Teen Outreach 33 Bleecker Center for Hope, Gloversville, NY 12078, where Amy and the children will choosing a project to be funded through your generosity.