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John Barry Obituary

In Shrewsbury, Nov. 17 at age 88. Born in Lowell on Christmas in 1918 to William J. and Catherine E. (Donoghue) Barry. World War II Navy Veteran. Long career in funeral service in Boston, Lowell and Worcester. 1951 founder of the John Dolan Barry Funeral Home in Worcester where he was a funeral director until 1988. Longtime supporter of Catholic Charities and advocate for local public libraries. His wife of 47 years, Rita A. (Hogan) Barry, died in 1994. He leaves two daughters, Joan T. Barry of Shrewsbury, Martha Barry McKenna and her husband Kevin M. McKenna of Shrewsbury and Cambridge, a son, J. Dolan Barry and his wife Shaune W. Barry of Shrewsbury, five grandchildren, Siobhan McKenna Dennis, Dr. Brigid Barry McKenna, Megan Elizabeth Barry, Katherine Ann Barry and John Dolan Barry III, and two great-grandchildren, Michael J. and Katharine M. Dennis. Calling hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, are Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4-8 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Nov. 21 from the Funeral Home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Donations to McAuley Nazareth Home for Boys, 77 Mulberry St., Leicester 01524.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 19, 2007.

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Gene Diaz

November 21, 2007

Dear Barry Family,

May you find strength with each other, love all around you, and peace within your hearts.

With deep sympathy for your loss,

Gene

Jonn J. O'Malley Jr

November 20, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kendra Crowley

November 20, 2007

Mrs. McKenna, Mr. McKenna, Brigid, Siobehan and Joan:

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Kendra

Ann Marie Scannell

November 20, 2007

Dear Joan, Martha and Jay,
I was deeply saddened by your fathers passing. My entire family always benefited by knowing him and your mother throughout the years.

With love and prayers for all of you at this sad time,

Marie Cronin

November 20, 2007

Joan & Family,

Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marie Cronin &
Kitchen Staff
Stony Brook Middle School
Westford, MA

George & Patricia Khoury

November 19, 2007

Dear Barry/McKenna Family and Jean:
John was a dear and valued friend who always provided us with humor and sheer enjoyment when we were in his company. He will be sorely missed. He was, truly, an inspiration for all in his presence.

Bob and Peg Brennan

November 19, 2007

The world lost a great man. He will be truly missed by all that ever met him.
We are in Florida for the winter and sorry we are not able to attend his mass. He will be in our prayers.Bob and Peg Brennan

A.J.'s Restaurant Tomaiolo Family

November 19, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your family.
John was a pleasure to talk with every time he and Jean came into A.J.'s for dinner. He will be greatly missed.

Cynthia Hogan

November 19, 2007

Please accept our love, warmth and prayers. Uncle John brought joy and laughter to us all. With thanks for the blessing of having him a part of our lives.... Cynthia, Meserve, Audrey and Philip

Laura Clarizio

November 18, 2007

Dear Jay and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Your dad was a kind man and all of you are a wonderful reflection of his caring ways.
Love,
Laura Clarizio

Agnes M. Lyons

November 18, 2007

My deepest condolances on your Father's passing. I have many fond memories of John he was always the jokester. One sunday when I went to Mass at St. Bernards he was at the back of the church. And in a loud voice he said to me "Where have you been the last couple of weeks? Up to the Baptist Church". One time when there was a dinner in the church hall he and I were hypnotized together.I guess we were funny as people were laughing. John was a wonderful and caring man and I am sure will be missed. I will keep you all in my prayes. God Bless

Ron and Sheila Hokanson

November 18, 2007

So sorry that we are away in Texas for Thanksgiving that we can not be there to comfort you in person. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sheila and Ron

DENNIS BRENNAN

November 18, 2007

The Hon. Dennis J. Brennan and Mrs. Brennan extend their condolences on the death of a son of Lowell.

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