Saratoga Springs, NY Norbert C. Skip Saxton Sr. passed away peacefully Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville after a short illness. He was 71. Skip was born in Saratoga Springs on October 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Norbert K. and Dorothy (Cole) Saxton and on June 25, 1960 he married Sandra E. Sheen, who passed away in 1993. Skip attended school at St. Peters Academy on Broadway and then went on to work within the harness horse racing industry as a Groom, Trainer, Owner and a Driver. Skip traveled and worked all over New England and in Florida, finally coming home to settle in Saratoga Springs to raise his family and live his life doing what he loved. Skip enjoyed his work and meeting with his family and friends all over town, and was known for his Cowboy hats and belt buckles. He also enjoyed spending time at his camping trailer on Lake Lonely. Skip was a member of many local organizations including the American Legion Adirondack Post 70, I.T.A.M. Post 35 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2586, just to name a few. Survivors include his daughters; Elizabeth A. (Donald) Farmer of Saratoga Springs, Suzanne M. Saxton (Joel Greenfield) of Ballston Spa, his son Norbert C. Skip Saxton Jr. (Christina France) of Gloversville; six grandchildren, Kristine Messina (Mike), Michael Farmer (Heather), Robyn Greenfield, Brady Saxton, Connor Saxton, Alanna Saxton, one great granddaughter; Alisandra S. Farmer, nine brothers and sisters; Robert Saxton (Marylou), Joyce Moseman, Joan Saxton, Wayne Saxton (Linda), Sharon Herrington, Carol Furlani (Sonny), Kevin Saxton, Nancy Fountaine (Rick), Linda Battiste (Paul), his companion of the last three years; Susanne Millias of Johnstown, her family and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 12noon to 2pm Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A graveside service will follow in the family plot at St. Peters Cemetery, West Ave. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.