Obituary of Bruce E. Borton

Dr. Bruce E. Borton, 77, well-known choral director, died at his home in Binghamton on Sunday evening, August 11, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Bruce is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nanette, brother Thomas Borton and wife Elissa Ray, and in-laws James and Patrice Witt, along with several nieces and nephews. Bruce was predeceased by his mother, Lois Borton, father Erol Borton and sister Joan Sweeney. Bruce attended Illinois Wesleyan Univ., Southern Illinois Univ., and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He was the director of Choral Activities at Binghamton University from 1988-2017. Among the many choruses he conducted, Bruce led the University Chorus, Madrigal Choir of Binghamton and sang in the Trinity Memorial Church Choir for many years. Calling hours will be held Friday, August 23 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton, and the service will be at Trinity Memorial Church, 44 Main St. on Saturday, August 24 at 2:00 pm, receiving friends at 1:00 pm with reception to follow. Expressions of sympathy in Bruce's memory may be made to Memorial Sloane Kettering at 1275 York Ave., NY, NY 10065, or Illinois Wesleyan University at 1312 Park St., Bloomington, IL 61701.