David Paton Obituary

The memory of David Paton of Streator, Illinois, who passed away on December 12, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Paton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Paton and Dorothy Paton (Richards); his brother Richard "Dick" Paton; his brother-in-law Greg Tkach; and his nephew Lee Paton.

He is survived by: his wife Beth Paton of Streator; his children, Jason Paton (Cori) of Streator and Susie Hart (Ryan) of Cornell; his grandchildren, Hanna Paton, Shannon Paton, David Paton, Josie Hart and Owen Hart; his sisters, Alice Kern (Jim) of Streator and Ruth Rowe (Robert) of Elmhurst; and his sisters-in-law, Marcy Paton of Richmond, Virginia and Susan Tkach of Streator. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue or the Livingston County Humane Society.