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Jennifer Angelos
September 14, 2008
Dear Aunt Peg and family,
I was fortunate enough to have seen such a strong love and bond between two people. I used to love hearing the different stories about Uncle Joe and Aunt Peg: (Uncle Joe buying the picture of Aunt Peg in a store window, or him only dancing with my Aunt Peg). It was these types of stories that I grew up hearing and cannot help but think that my parents tried their best to emulate something so powerful. His heart, charisma, wit, and passion for others will greatly be missed.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with you all.
May God Bless,
Jennifer Angelos
Phyllis Dininio
September 10, 2008
Dear Barrett family,
I was so saddened to hear of Joe's illness and passing. I always held him in such high regard, and thought Linda was lucky to have such a smart, caring and warm father. I also marveled at the strong, loving bond between him and Peg. I'm so glad you were able to renew your vows. I'm holding you all in my heart.
Love,
Phyllis
Viju Akkara
September 10, 2008
Hi Steve and Barrett Family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Grace, Ben, Michelle, and Viju
Flo Allen
September 9, 2008
Dear Steve & family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolences & prayers are with you and family during this difficult time.
Kris Simpson
September 9, 2008
Dear Barrett Family:
Bevin has mentioned you and Joe numerous times and how special each of you and Joe are. While I did not get a chance to meet Joe I know his spirit lives in each of you and Bevin and for that I am thankful. Our thoughts and love are with you.
Betty Ward
September 8, 2008
Dear Barrett Family,
There just aren't enough words. I think you all know how we feel.
Love you all, Betty and Serge
Bevin Murphy
September 7, 2008
Dear Aunt Peg and Family - I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. He was a wonderful person, and I'm glad I was able to help you all celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary a few years back. He will certainly be missed by so many people. I realyl wish my fiance, Kris, had had a chance to meet him, because he really was special. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Murphy
September 6, 2008
To the Barrett Family, we will miss Joe very much, he was truly an outstanding person.
Maureen Quinn
September 5, 2008
Deepest Sympathy to all:
My Mom grew up on Saint Rose Street with Peg. She has nothing but great things to say of Peg & Joe and their love for each other and family. Unfortunately she is also very ill and couldn't attend any of the services.
Our best to a remarkable man.
Maureen Quinn
Linda / Jay Ainslie
September 5, 2008
Kathy, Joey, Linda, Diane, Stephen and your Families: May your memories stay close to you and help you though this sad time. I have many childhood memories of your family and mine. I look back on them with great joy. They are times that I cherish and I hope to make those same type of memories for my children. Your father was a great Dad, a wonderful Uncle and an awesome role model.
With Love,
Linda, Jay, Brittany, Morgan, And Jordan Ainslie.
Linda/Jay Ainslie
September 5, 2008
Aunt Peg, It is with great sadness we said goodbye to such a great man. But it is with much joy and appreciation that we remember we had him in our lives, and for that: we are forever thankful. Uncle Joe will always remain close to our hearts.
Love Linda, ( The God Child)
Joan & George Boucher
September 4, 2008
Dear Kathy~Joey~Linda~Diane and Stephen,
Know that though life moves on:
The memories of your Dad stay in your heart forever.
With our deepest sympathy, Love Joan & George
Joan & George Boucher
September 4, 2008
Dear Peg,
Yesterday after the beautiful funeral Mass, Joe was laid to rest. He will be profoundly missed. You were so blessed to have such a precious gift of love in you life. Here's hoping and praying all of the memories you shared will carry you through this most difficult time. Joe's passing is effecting everyone in a different way, but we all know that he is at peace and with God. With all our love ~ Joan & George
George and Marybeth Murphy
September 4, 2008
Dear Peg and Barrett children:
Joe left countless rememberances of
his thoughtfulness, kindness, and consideration for others. He was a
truly remarkable husband, father, and friend. Joe left wonderful memories for all of us. Our thoughts
and prayers are with you.
Pamela Carpenter
September 4, 2008
Dear Peggy, We the Digeronimo family are very sorry for your loss. We will truly miss him at the Cape. With deepest sympathy. Jerry
Grace Chumley
September 3, 2008
Diane & Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you during this dificult time. May you be blessed and carried through this by your faith in God. All my love,
Dave Arseneault
September 2, 2008
Steve, though I only met your Dad once, over breakfast the morning after your wedding, he made me feel as though I had known him for ever. I only wish I had. The man he was is reflected in the calibre of the family and friends he leaves behind. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Amber and Kevin Bickford
September 2, 2008
Just a note to tell you how sorry we are and that we are thinking of you. May your heart find peace and comfort in your family and loved ones during this time of sorrow.
All of our love - Amber and Kevin
Ebani Abram
September 2, 2008
Dear Barrett Family:
My prayers & thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I pray that God floods you with His perfect peace and comfort, like only He can. Your family's patriarch will forever live in each one of you.
Sincerely,
Elaine Swyryn
September 2, 2008
To The Barretts, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. As a child growing up next door to Mr. Barrett I saw him as a "regular Dad" in the neighborhood, mowing the lawn, cooking hamburgers on the grill in the backyard and driving off to some unknown workplace every day. As an adult I was struck when I realized everything else he accomplished! Recently, he and I spoke about what it takes to be a leader...of a class, of a school, and of a business. His wise words clearly also drew on his experience as the leader of his family. The way the family, Mrs. Barrett, Kathy, Joey, Linda, Diane and Stephen have rallied around him throughout his illness is a reflection of the kind of father and husband he was.
Elaine Swyryn, Karen and Walter Hriniak, and Mary Jean Ambrose send our deepest condolences.
Bruce and Ellen Weinstein
September 2, 2008
Joelle and Joe, I just want to extend my sincere expression of sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Joe's Dad. He seems like he was quite a guy-both personally and professionally. I lost my Dad in 2006 and can relate to your sorrow. Even though we felt it was a blessing to relieve him of his pain, it 's still a shock and a deep feeling of loss. At this time, please accept my condolensces and be aware you're in our prayers. Bruce and Ellen Weinstein
Astrik Salazar
September 2, 2008
The Barrett Family:
Our dearest Joe, my heart goes out to you in the time of both sorrow and joy. I know where you get your smile, your love and your looks. Your Father was a man I would of loved to have sit by the fire and silened to for hours, how great he must have been and forever be in you.
My deepest respect to the family.
Joanne McDonald
September 2, 2008
Dear Aunt Peg,
Most sincere condolences to you and my cousins: Joey, Kathy, Linda, Diane and Steven and their families....life is fragile...to be held & cared for, to be shared with all the memories of the journey...may your family rejoice in the wonderful man you were & the life you lived...
Uncle Joe will be missed forever.
With love & hugs,
Chuck, Joanne, Patrick & Kelly
emoke bracz
September 2, 2008
My heart goes out to the whole family and you already know that it is a great loss because the great love you all experienced in your family. Just a reminder to keep the little light in your hearts strong for the journey.
with great respect,
emoke banyai racz
malaprop's
asheville nc
RON CLAYTON
September 2, 2008
TO THE BARRETT FAMILY
ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST LIGHTS HAS LEFT US FOR THE ALMIGHTYS COMPANY,I KNOW HE WAS A GREAT FATHER,AND HUSBAND,AND TO HAVE HAD SUCH A GREAT MARRAGE,AND WONDERFULL CHILDREN TO LOOK DOWN TO FROM ABOVE,IM SURE HE IS RESTING NOW IN GREAT COMPANY.KATHY HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY PROUD AND ALWAYS BOASTED OF HER GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH HER DAD AND MOM.SUCH LOVE
IS JUST ANOTHER TRIBUTE TO THE LASTING EFFECTS OF A LOVING FAMILY ENVIORNMENT THAT JOE GAVE HIS FAMILY.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN THIS VERY SAD TIME.
MY LOVE TO YOU ALL,YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS,
RONNIE CLAYTON,HAMPSTEAD,NH
Susan Maffioli
September 2, 2008
To all of the Barrett Family,
My condolences to you all in the loss of your Husband, Dad, Grandfather, & Friend. I had the pleasure of knowing Joe from working at UMASS as Dr. Erban's nurse. He was a great man.
Sincerely,
Susan Maffioli R.N.
Rachel Lamont
September 2, 2008
Dear Barrett Family,
My heart is heavy on hearing of your loss. Joe accomplished so much and had a wonderful family. To Kathy, Linda, and Steve, keep his memory alive. He helped make you the people you are today. May his memory always be a blessing to you.
With Love,
Rachel
Lisa Sylvia
September 2, 2008
Steve and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Sylvia
Harriett Thorp
September 2, 2008
Dear Peggy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Joe was truly a special, great person. I have many wonderful memories of visiting with you all on the Cape and in your Natick home.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
HR/OD Waverley Council
September 2, 2008
Steve and Family,
Just letting you know how sorry we were to hear about your father. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
All our love from Australia,
Carolyn, Christelle, Dale, Elizabeth, Jackie, Kate, Kerry, Kristina, Lesley, Lisa, Loraine, Lorna and Ruth.
Mike Casey
September 1, 2008
Mr. Barrett,
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 the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Happier Times
Pat and Ann Vail
September 1, 2008
Dear Peggy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. May he rest in peace. We have fond memories of our get togethers on the Irish cruises. Joe had a wonderful sense of humor and you were both fun to be with. It was lovely to watch the two of you on the dance floor. You just lit it up. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family. Slan abhaile, Joe.
Neal Siskind
September 1, 2008
Steve,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Neal & Malu Siskind
Anna Trask
September 1, 2008
To the Barrett Family,
Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Joe, I feel he must have been a very special person to have raised a son who is as caring, responsible, smart (and funny) as Steve. I feel very lucky to be working with such a competent second generation human resources professional! My best wishes and sympathy are with you, Steve, and all your family.
Uncle Joe & Aunt Peg 50th - A loving inspiration to all.
Kevin McCarthy
September 1, 2008
To Aunt Peg:
We are so sorry for your loss. Although I know that only time will help you through this, I want you to know that the love and friendship you and Uncle Joe shared is an inspiration to my wife and I.
To my cousins, Kathy, Joey, Linda, Diane, and Stephen and their families; my heart goes out to you all during this very difficult time. But keeping in mind, how very blessed you all are to have had such a great man in your lives.
With our deepest sympathy..., Love,
Kevin, Diana, Chris & Casey McCarthy
Larry Rose
September 1, 2008
To the Barrett family,
My condolences during this sad and difficult time. Joe was a kind and generous man. He and the rest of the Barretts have always made me feel like part of their wonderful family.
Dick & Barbara Pickette
September 1, 2008
Dear Peggy & Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
DICK & BARBARA PICKETTE
FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Kevin and Carol Delehanty
September 1, 2008
To Peg and The Barrett Family-
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Carol, John, Stephen and I are the luckiest people in the world to have neighbors like you. Joe will never be forgotten.
Gail McCarthy Angelos
September 1, 2008
To Aunt Peg, Kathy, Joey, Linda, Diane, & Stephen,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know I don’t have to tell you, this but your husband/dad was a very special person. The memories I have of Uncle Joe are numerous and I will hold them near and dear to my heart. As I think back on my childhood memories, Uncle Joe was often part of them. He was always loving, patient and kind, and his wisdom was astounding. Who else would take nine kids to Paragon Park by himself, while their moms caught up on a few minutes peace? Or would know where to find gas for his niece and her husband during the 77-gas crunch, on a Sunday Afternoon? Although the miles may have separated us, my family and I have always felt his warm welcome when visiting Natick or the Cape. He has touched our lives and shall be missed by us all.
Go mbeannaí Dia duit..............May God bless you.
Love, Gail
Sean Judge
September 1, 2008
To Joe, Diane and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. You are all part of a wonderful family, and that is the greatest testament to your Dad's legacy. The Judges
Mike Rourke
September 1, 2008
Dear Mrs Barrett and Family
I had the honor and privelege of being advised by Joe for many years in Natick as part of his role as Personnel Board member.
His guidance and judgement in all matters were the best I ever recieved in my 43 years of public service in Natick and Newton. His character, wisdom and common sense contributed enormously to Natick's development of strong and professional human resource policies and practices, but above all his extrordinary personal strength and integrity always made me proud to be associated with him each and every day we worked together.!!
I extend to all of you my deepest sympathy on Joe's passing and can only pray that his peace and your acceptance of God's will is at hand.
In Christ's Love
Mike Rourke
Wayne Harrington
September 1, 2008
Hello. I didn't know you sir but worked with your wonderful daughter, Diane, in a school setting in Redmond, Wa. My condolences to Diane & family.
Linda Uno
September 1, 2008
Diane and family, although I did not have the honor of meeting Joe, I know through Diane's beautiful stories that he was an honorable man and wonderful father. His marriage to his beloved wife was shared with amazing tenderness as Diane talked of their unending love. Joe touched lives of those he didn't even meet and was an inspiration to me. May you all be blessed by his memory and your time with him. Praise the Lord that Joe is now with Him. All my love, Diane. Linda Uno
brian knopp
September 1, 2008
To Peg and The Barrett Family--
To be part of the Barrett Clan has been the highest honor and sweetest blessing of my life.
All of my memories of Joe are cherished, but my favorites are all derived from his 50th Anniversary.
I will miss his look of controlled bewilderment over the reality of "multiple dog" ownership. And I regret that I never got to thank him for his part in creating The Angel who saves me at every moment.
Psalm 69
1 Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
3 I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God."
Jeanne Piper
September 1, 2008
To Joe's family,
It was a pleasure to work with Joe over our years together, especially through the merger process with Memorial Hospital and UMass Medical Center in Worcester. I was a nurse manager in the Ambulatory Care section of the hospital, and attended many meetings with Joe. He was a wonderful caring person.
My sympathies to all of you, as I am sure he will be very much missed by everyone, as he was missed by everyone when he left UMass.
Jeanne Piper
Stephen Erban
September 1, 2008
Dear Peg and the entire Barrett Family,
Joe was one of the most wonderful and decent men I have ever met. It was an honor to have known him and to have participated in his care since 1991. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Dr. Stephen Erban
September 1, 2008
Scott Jones
September 1, 2008
Diane and Mrs. Barrett,
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest condolences,
Scott Jones
Maria Fire
September 1, 2008
Calvin and I have not known Joe, but we love and cherish Linda. We send many prayers as you grieve the loss of your beloved husband and father.
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