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Ernest R. Barrett, SSgt./Firefighter United States Air Force and WWII Veteran, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully in Braintree on Aug. 17, 2014. He was 90 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marion A. (Stanley). Loving father of Richard M. Barrett and wife Katherine of Charlotte, N.C., Gertrude C. Singleton of Medford, Mass., Nancy M. Sweider and husband Alan of North Attleboro, Mass., Kathleen A. Tyrrell and husband Thomas of Dorchester, Mass. and Rita M. Barrett also of North Attleboro, Mass. Loving brother of Edna West of Florida, John Barrett of South Boston, Mildred McGrath of North Carolina and Wilma McGrath of Mississippi. Ernie was also a brother to the late Howard Barrett. Other survivors include 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and longtime companion of over 23 years Mary Pray of Easton. Born Aug. 28, 1923 in Boston, Mass. Ernest was a son to the late John J. and Wilhelmina (Reid) Barrett. He attended Boston Public Schools. Mr. Barrett was employed as a Civil Engineer by the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Department of Public Works for many years before his retirement in 1981. Sgt. Barrett served honorably with both the United States Army and United States Air Force. Past Commander of the George F. Bryan VFW Post # 613 and the Cyril P. Morrisette American Legion Post # 294 in Quincy. Visiting hours was from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.. 21, 2014 in the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Funeral service on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial with military honors to follow at 1:30 p.m. MA Veterans National Cemetery, Bourne, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 in Ernies memory would be appreciated. To send on-line condolences please visit: www.sheehanfuneralhome.com. Sheehan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Lowe & Powers, Inc. Since 1860 781-344-2061
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R.I.P. JOHN OBRIEN V.F.W.613
R.I.P ERNIE JOHN OBRIEN V.F.W. 613
August 24, 2014
Rich, Trudy, Nancy, Kathy and Rita, You remember when dad used to give bacon to Dianne and Theresa on the weekends. They always remembered that. We would cross paths with Ernie now and then at "Stoppy". He never changed. Heaven is a better place with him there. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May GOD bless. Love, Jim and Janice Gilmore
August 22, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 21, 2014
TO RITA AN FAMILY MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. AN HE WILL SADLEY BE MISSED ,AN HE WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AN MY HEART ,FROM YOUR FREIND DIANE
DIANE WALKER
August 20, 2014
My family and I remembered Ernie with great fondness years after being his next door neighbor on Greenbrier St. Sincerest condolences to his family.
Carol Rowe
August 20, 2014
Uncle Ernie was a gentle soul who loved his family. I enjoyed his personality and how he always had a quarter to give. RIP Uncle Ernie.
Carrie Jandura
August 20, 2014
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