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Silas Barber Obituary
Born in North Kingstown, he was a son of the late Silas C. Barber, Sr. and Florence (Lewis) Barber.
Mr. Barber was a machinist at Quonset N.A.S. from 1950-73 then worked at U.R.I. from 1973-89 in the Maintenance Department, before his retirement. He attended Quidnessett Baptist Church for over 60 years and enjoyed fishing and gardening. A Veteran of World War II, he had served in the United States Army. He loved and was deeply devoted to his family and his country.
He was the loving father of Silas C 'Skip' Barber, III of Irmo, SC and Judith A. Gammell of North Kingstown. Cherished grandfather of seven; great grandfather of one. He was the brother of the late John H. Barber, Carl H. Barber, Mary E. Peck, Allie S. Goulet, Ethel Palmer, and Elsie Gardiner.
His funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am in Quidnessett Baptist Church, Post Road, North Kingstown. Burial will follow in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 5-8pm at THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Quidnessett Baptist Church, 6356 Post Road, North Kingstown 02852 will be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
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Jim Ginda
September 22, 2008
Skip,
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad.
Carrie Harrington
September 16, 2008
Oh my God Skip, it seems like just yesterday I saw you at Dunkin Donuts and you were talking about your family and such. So sorry to hear your dad passed. We are all thinking of you at the Exeter P.O. You and your family are in our prayers. Take care
Valda Aponik
September 8, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, your father, your grandfather, and great grandfather...your entire family has always been a part of mine throughout my entire life and I will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time...
Melissa Pearson
September 8, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear of his passing, he was a very special person and always a gentleman.
Lou-Ann (Potter) Hooper
September 7, 2008
To the Barber Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort through it. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Jean Martin
September 7, 2008
We would like to say that Clark was an asset to the Exeter Community. Skip and Judy prove that and he is a vanishing breed. HE was well loved and will be missed.
LeeAnn Quillin
September 7, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bless you and comfort you at this time.
Ann (Kenyon) Maher
September 7, 2008
We were sad to learn of Clark's passing, and will hold you all in our prayers. Memories of good times spent together as a family will comfort us all.
Charles King
September 7, 2008
Our prayers go out to you Skip, Judy and Mrs. Barber in the sad time of loss but knowing that he will be in a better place.
Shirley & Charlie King
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