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Alton Barrows Obituary
He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Allen) Barrows. At the time of her death in August 2006, they had been married for 53 years.
Alton retired in 1973 as a carpenter foreman, after more than 30 years with Stanley Crocker Builders. He then became a vendor at the Dick & Ellie's Market.
Alton loved people, life, farming, and wildlife.
He leaves a son, Reginald Barrows of Mashpee; a daughter, Sheila Barrows of Waquoit; two granddaughters, Lindsay and Rachel of Mashpee; and a brother, Manuel Barrows Jr., of Johnston, R.I. He was the brother of the late Edwin, Ernest, and Albert Barrows, Marjorie Bendavid, and Irene Roderick. He leaves many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m., at the Christ Lutheran Church, 485 Brick Kiln Road, Falmouth. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Falmouth.
For online guestbook, directions and obituary, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.
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Susan Larkin Schultze
December 7, 2007
Dear Shelia and Reggie-
My condolences on the loss of father. I'll always remember your parents as kind and generous people.
Donna Hamilton
December 6, 2007
Sheila and Reggie,
I'm so sorry to hear of about your Dad. He was a great guy and I know my Dad loved to visit and tell jokes with him. I can remember the hours that my Dad would leave us waiting in the car while he "chewed the fat" with your parents.
My thoughts are with you
shannon cacciotta
December 6, 2007
to my cousin reggie and shelia,so sorry for your loss,my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time,shelia like your friend has said,and i do so very much believe that both your mother and father are looking at you,and will always guide you and bless you for the love and care that you have given both of them,bless you sweetie..
Dana McKnight
December 5, 2007
Reggie and Shiela, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man and a great friend to my family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Wayne Vincent
December 3, 2007
Sheila,
I have always admired your loving devotion to your mother and father. I am sure they are pointing down from heaven and proudly saying “That’s my daughter”. I am sorry for your loss, and my deepest sympathy are with you.
Margo Nash
December 3, 2007
Reggie, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pamela Morse Rodriguez
December 2, 2007
Reggie, right about the day your beloved father passed away, you gave me one of your typical big smiley waves as we went about our jobs downtown. I bet your dad was just like you: kind, loving, caring, and hard-working. I can see by his photo that he was indeed wicked handsome! When I see you next, I will give you a hug like you went out of your way to give me two months ago after my son died. I will never forget it. I am very sorry for your loss. Pamela
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