Elsworth Linton

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Elsworth Linton, 98, of Saxis, husband of the late Virginia Linton, passed away on Nov. 6, 2022, at his residence in Saxis.

Born on Aug. 28, 1924, in Saxis, he was the son of the late Dulaney Linton and the late Beatrice Thomas Linton. Elsworth was a waterman and enjoyed making crab nets for his friends and telling stories about his days on the Bay.

Elsworth is survived by a daughter, Janet Matthews (Jimmy) of Sanford; a son, Larry Dale Linton of Saxis; two grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and a great-great-granddaughter.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Downings Cemetery in Oak Hall with the Rev. William Jefferson officiating.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Saxis Island Museum at P.O. Box 21, Saxis, VA, 23427.

Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.

To sign the guest book online, visit: www.thorntonfuneralhome.net

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