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John Barr Obituary
Mr. Barr was a U.S. Army Veteran Of The Korean War, having served with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He was employed as a Construction Inspector for Gannett - Fleming Engineering for 8 years and was previously employed by Stone & Webster. Mr. Barr last worked part-time for 3 years as the Building Office Assistant for the Town of Sterling. Besides his wife, he leaves 2 daughters, Kathryn Barr of Webster, MA., Jennifer Brochu and her husband John of Norwich; 1 step-daughter, Julie Bramberg and her husband Neal of Sudbury, MA. 2 sisters, Patricia Barr and Joan Stuffel, both of Newton, MA. Also 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Friday at 9:15AM from Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home, 595 Norwich Rd., Plainfield, CT., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St. John The Apostle Church. Burial in St. Philip Cemetery, Grafton, MA will be private. Visiting hours are Thursday, 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 106 Rt. 32, N. Franklin, CT. 06254.
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Jody
October 24, 2008
Barbara~&~Family
John's great presence will be missed dearly, but remembered lovingly. I held an exceptional respect for his wisdoms and the way he shared them with me! (laugh) He reminded me to lighten-up and not take things so seriously. We shared jokes and other stories; no one else will call me kid with such endearment I am sure. There are a lot of things to miss about John, but I am so grateful for the opportunity to have known even a small piece of him. I will be smiling for years to come as I remember such an honorable man!
Michael Barry
October 14, 2008
John and I spent many, many hours working at, and traveling to and from Millstone in my little blue VW. I was always amazed at his knowledge of classical literature, art, and music. I remember when you came our wedding. I missed him when our jobs sent us in different directions. I willalways remember his kind words,and technical guidance. Please accept our most sincerely condolences.
Mike and Ann-Marie Barry
Joan Burnore
October 14, 2008
Barbara, I'm sorry to hear about your loss.He will be missed at the 7:30 mass. He always made me smile with his sayings. You are in my prayers
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