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Hugh Barker Obituary

90, died July 25, 2008 in Maine. Longtime resident of Amherst, NH and summer resident of Peaks Island, ME. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he retired with the rank of Captain. Loving husband of Marcia Barker. A memorial service will be held on August 16th at 2:00 pm in the Congregational Church of Amherst, 11 Church St, Amherst, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Share Program, c/o St. Patrick's Church, P.O. Box 27, Milford, NH 03055 or American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 7, 2008.

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Alfred Syiek

June 19, 2009

Hugh and I were in the 313th Signal Operations Battalion and we worked together at the New England Telephone Co. together. I am saddened to hear of his death. Mrs Syiek and I send our deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey

August 28, 2008

Mr. Barker,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and the Korean War and also for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Joan Barker

August 8, 2008

To my cousins,
My folks always thought so much of Hugh and you Marcia. My heart goes out to you as you miss him. Love from all the North Carolina Barker's.

George Stewart

August 7, 2008

In our family , cousin Hugh was always referred to as "Joonya". The last time I saw him was about 22 years ago. Living to age 90 is quite an accomplishment. I wish he and his family all the best. Rest in peace "Joonya"

Stephanie Steward

August 7, 2008

My grandfather lived his life with vigor, dignity and compassion and he truly cherished the friendships and acquaintances he made in his ninety years. He taught by example the value of a friendly gesture or a hearty greeting, and the truth of the adage that you get back what you put into life. Although I wish I could have had more time, I was immensely blessed to have my grandfather here for the last 35 years.

My grandfather preparing to go home at the end of WWII.

August 7, 2008

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