Burton J. Synnott, a resident of Reading for 48 years, passed away on March 24, 2024 at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Stoneham. He was 81 years of age. Burton was born in New York, NY on September 1, 1942 the son of the late Burton and Anita (Rappe) Synnott.
Burton attended Amherst College from 1959 to 1963, earning a B.A. in English, Columbia University from 1963 to 1965, earning a M.A. in English, and Babson College, earning a M.B.A during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. He served in the Army with active duty from 1965 to 1968 mainly in Germany and rose to a E-5 Specialist. He worked in manufacturing, including at Cabot Stains during the 1980s and 1990s and at Riverdale Mills during the 2000s. He was a devoted and voracious reader, especially of British and Irish literature, a collector of stamps and coins, a baseball, soccer, and football fan, a trivia buff, and enjoyed listening to classical music.
Burton was the beloved husband of the late Cheryl Lynn (Cameron) Synnott. Devoted father of David C. Synnott of Reading and cherished brother of Grace Anderson of Addison, ME.
Burton’s funeral services and burial are private and there are no visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Burton’s memory to Friends of the Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Ave. Reading, MA 01867.
