George R. Dalton M.D.

Dr. George R. Dalton, 91, of West Hartford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 25, 2016. Born in Hartford, August 9, 1925, the son of Peter Dalton and Bessie (Breen) Dalton, he was a first generation Irish American. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Elaine (Kilty) Dalton. Dr. Dalton graduated from St. Augustine’s School where he was Valedictorian and later attended St. Thomas Seminary. He served in the Navy during WW II on Destroyer Escort DE-703 as quartermaster/navigator. He attended Catholic University and Georgetown University Medical School. He did his fellowship in Immunology and Pediatrics at Walter Reid Hospital in Washington, DC. While working at St. Francis he met and fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elaine Kilty Dalton, who was a nurse. George was a well respected and caring pediatrician and allergist for 50 years in a private practice in the south end of Hartford. George was a lifelong avid reader, enjoyed golfing, and listening to music. Many great memories were made camping and skiing with his family. He had a great sense of humor we all enjoyed. He and his wife, Elaine, spent time traveling to Peru, Egypt, Ireland, China, and many other wonderful places with close friends. He is survived by his eight children, George M. Dalton, Kathleen Dalton, Kevin Dalton (wife Blair) and Michael Dalton (wife Kim) of West Hartford. Patricia Dalton McElligott (husband Michael) of Westborough, MA, Brian Dalton (wife Joanie) of San Diego, CA, Carol Dalton of Southport, Jennifer Dalton Antonia (husband Bruce) of Colorado Springs, CO. He was predeceased by his daughter Mary E. Dalton, his brother, Peter J. Dalton and his sister, Marion Dalton Sponzo. He loved and cherished spending every minute with his thirteen grandchildren. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 1, 2016 with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Timothy, 1116 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Friends may call Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Church of St. Timothy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Women’s Auxiliary of Saint Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105.

George R. Dalton M.D.

August 9, 1925 - November 25, 2016