| Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 05, 2015 |
| About | Christopher Scott Dalton, age 59, died peacefully, after a long illness, on January 5, 2015 at his home in Prides Crossing, MA with his wife of 22 years, Susan Power Dalton, by his side and his son Jason E. Power of New York City. Christopher grew up in Garden City, the youngest of three sons. He was devoted to his parents, George and Dell Dalton. His father, George E. Dalton, for decades personified the five Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes on Long Island where he was a comforting and familiar face throughout the community prior to his death in 2002. Christopher lived by his father's example placing faith, family and community at the center of his life. When he was young and throughout his life, Christopher increasingly sought relaxation and refuge at the home he and his family owned on Shelter Island, NY until 2010. After graduation from Garden City High School (1973) Christopher followed his big brother Matthew to Colorado College, in Boulder where he graduated in 1977. He attended Boston University's School of Law where he was Editor of the Law Review, graduating Magna Cum Laude at the top of his class in 1982. That summer he accepted the position as Law Clerk to Justice Paul J. Liacos, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. Upon completing his clerkship he began his practice at Goodwin, Procter and Hoar of Boston, MA where he is still remembered as a valued friend and mentor. During his years at Goodwin, Procter Christopher achieved special recognition for his work on the Harbor Point Development in Charlestown, MA, ensuring affordable housing and in 1990 from Friends of the Shattuck Shelter for his "enthusiasm and expertise" on behalf of the Charles Francis Spillane Lodging House providing shelter for the homeless. In 1992, after his marriage to Susan Power, Christopher began work with the law firm of Craig and Macauley, P.C. of Boston, MA where he was a Partner upon his retirement in 2004 at the age of 49 after a diagnosis of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. Christopher's dedication to community service at home included the Vestry of St. John's Episcopal Church, Beverly Farms, as a Board Member and Treasurer for Glen Urquhart School, Beverly Farms, and through contributions supporting his wife's work with victims of abuse during her tenure as President of the Board of Directors for HAWC (Help for Abused Women and their Children) a non-profit in Salem, MA He loved nature and enjoyed any outdoor activities, cross-country and downhill skiing, winter mountain hiking and snowshoeing, and achieved recognition for climbing all the "4000 footers" in New Hampshire (and a few in Maine). He, with a flock of like-minded friends, bicycled year round, including weekend "centuries", 100 mile rides up the coastline, drives to North Conway, NH to bicycle the Kangamangus Pass, and organized events like the Mt. Washington Climb and Pan Mass Challenge to benefit the Jimmy Fund. Throughout the ten years after his diagnosis in 2004 Christopher was cared for in his home by his wife, Susan, where he retained the cheerful, good natured disposition he is remembered for. When he could no longer speak he still laughed and smiled, enjoyed music of all kinds, cheered for the home teams and was delighted by visits from friends and son, Jason, a consistent and comforting presence. Christopher was blessed to have his childhood friend, Vincent Shanley of Darien, CT, Godfather to son Jason, ever present to the end, a true friend for life. Beloved husband, he is survived by his wife Susan Power Dalton. Devoted father to Jason E. Power of New York City and Emily A. Dalton of Brighton, MA (2008). Survived by his mother, Dell Dalton, his eldest brother and mentor of his youth, Matthew Dalton of Ferndale, WA as well as brother, Tim and sister, Martha. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 705 Hale Street, Beverly Farms, MA on Saturday, April 25th at 3:00pm, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or at www.alz.org where Christopher S. Dalton is listed so that names (but not the amounts) of those who contribute in his memory can be passed on to the family. All contributions are tax deductible and any amount is appreciated. |
