The Paton and Palmer families mourn the loss of their beloved Kaelan, who drowned on June 16, 2009. We take comfort in the fact that two boys are alive and well who might not be, had it not been for KaelanâÂÂs efforts. He gave a hand up to the first, and went into a raging river in an attempt to help the second. The rescues were successful, but the rescuer was lost. The Memorial Service and a celebration of KaelanâÂÂs life was held on Sunday afternoon, July 12th, at the Sharon Center School, Hilltop Road, Sharon CT, starting at 1.p.m. The gathering began with the Memorial, followed by a Song Circle, then a pot-luck vegetarian meal in his honor. The celebration closed with a New England contra dance (which he loved), followed by more contemporary dancing. Cool and casual clothing were recommended; rainbow colors were welcome. A Kaelan Paton Memorial Fund has been established at Salisbury Bank and Trust, Box 7, Sharon, Connecticut 06069. KaelanâÂÂs father, David, and his sister, Linnea, hope to use the fund to further artistic and educational endeavors in the area, including, possibly, an annual folk music and dance festival in his honor.Tax-deductible contributions may be made to âÂÂKaelan Paton Memorial Fundâ and sent directly to the bank. Contributions in memory of Sandy Paton who died 40 days after Kaelan should also be sent there.
