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David BARRET Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2011.

BARRET David R. David R. Barret, age 82, of Toledo, Ohio, died Wednesday, January 11, 2011, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born October 9, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, to Elmer and Vera (Fitzpatrick) Barret and on December 28, 1968 he married Michaelene M. Wallace. A United States Army Veteran, David proudly served his country during World War II as part of the 1st Calvary Division during the allied occupation of Japan as an Infantry Rifleman. For over 40 years, David was employed by Libbey Owens Ford, both as a Foreman at the Toledo Plant and a Mold Maker at the Rossford Plant, retiring in 1992. In his youth, he was an avid aviator spending many flight time hours with family and friends. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, water skiing and camping. David will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Michaelene M. Barret; children, David J. Barret, Paula C. D. (Jeffery) Barret-Corson and Dennis J. Barret; grandchildren, Deborah Corson, Devin Corson, David Corson and Jamie Young as well as four great grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 4-8 P.M. and Sunday from 2-9 P.M. where the Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7 P.M. in Neville Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 7438 Airport Highway in Holland (419-865-8879). Prayers will offered in the funeral home on Monday, January 17, 2011, beginning at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. James E. Brown, officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy in David's name may do so to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, OH, 43609. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nevillefuneralhome.com .

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January 18, 2011

Karlene Hollender

Hugs and Blessings!! Lots and lots of them! Love ya! Karlene

January 17, 2011

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Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Barret family, especially to Denny. Its been a long time ago that we knew your father, and yes, he was a terrific father as you were a son. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time in your life. Love, Deb (McClure) and Frank Wiese

January 16, 2011

delores (dusty) polland (wilczynski)

My deepest sympathy to the Barret Family. Love and Prayers out to you.

January 16, 2011

Tammi Renner

I'm so sorry to hear of your families' loss. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. He was a great role model and inspiration to your family and others.

January 15, 2011

Linda Gallo

January 15, 2011

den barret

daddy will be sorely missed his zest for life and a good joke were a delight he shared with all he met.this was my hero i looked up to daily.

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