- Date Of Birth: March 24, 1924
- Date Of Death: June 5, 2008
- State: Connecticut
Sybil B. Paton, 84, wife of 50 years of the late John W. “Jack” Paton died June 5th at Wadsworth Glen in Middletown. Born in Yonkers, New York she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Lodewick) Busch and had been a resident of Middletown for more than 50 years. Mrs. Paton was notable for her leadership in many community organizations, including the Russell Library, the Connecticut State Library, the Wesleyan Potters, the Middletown Commission on the Arts, and Middletown’s Bicentennial celebration. Her efforts created a large number of innovations that took on a life of their own, and continue to enrich the life of the community. She served as a member of the Russell Library Board of Trustees for more than three decades, from 1966 until 2007, serving twice as the President of the Board. She also served on the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State Library in Hartford from 1976 to 1981. She was named Friend of the Year by the Friends of Connecticut Libraries in 2002, and Outstanding Library Trustee of 2004 by the Association of Connecticut Library Boards. Mrs. Paton delighted in the inclusiveness of the library.
