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Michiko Barrett Obituary
She was born in Tokyo, Japan and a survivor of the bombing of Tokyo during WWII. Michiko was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rene A. Barrett.
She leaves two sons, George Barrett, his wife Pamela of Center TWP, PA, and Robert Barrett, his wife Mary of Worcester, MA; five daughters, Marie Green, her husband Clyde of Horn Lake, MS, Jean Mayer of Olive Branch, MS, Loretta Barrett of Somersworth, NH, Annette Wagg, her husband Dean of Port Richey, FL, and June Barrett of Ridgefield, CT; 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Poliks Funeral Home, 431 Pleasant St., Gardner. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Woodside Cemetery, 9 Narrows Rd., Westminster, MA. A reception will follow at the Four Points by Sheraton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Poliks Funeral Home, 431 Pleasant St., Gardner, is directing arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michiko Barrett
June
July 4, 2024
Mom I miss you so much . My deepest love XOXO ur youngest .
Delilah Green
July 14, 2008
Grammy,
i miss you so much. i wish i got the chance to see you before you went up to the heavens. i know how much the struggle hurt and i now know your in no pain and your with your family along with grampy. youre in a better place now. watch down on the family please and keep us together & strong.
i love you so much.
Rest in Peace Angel <3
Donald Leger
July 8, 2008
Dear George and Pam,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for you loss. Pam, it was great to see you again after so many years. George, I am sorry that I was not able to attend the wake as I had to travel to Canada early Monday morning on business.
Susan (Rochette) Steinbrecher
July 7, 2008
Dear Annette, June and family:
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless
Chris Leger
July 7, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.Love, Chris, Denis,Jamison,Jenay
Scott Mitchell
July 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy's to Bob and family
July 5, 2008
My heart goes out to all.She is with God now at peace.
Donna (Norris) Gurley and family
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