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Lawrence Barrett Obituary

LAWRENCE D. 'LARRY' BARRETT, 57 ROCKFORD - Lawrence D. "Larry" Barrett, 57, of Rockford died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008. Born May 7, 1951, in Rockford, the son of Gene C. Barrett Sr. and Louise L. Vanderheyden Barrett. Survivors include his mother, Louise; brothers, Patrick Sr., Gregory, Thomas and Patrick Jr.; sisters, Susan (Bill) Peppers and Cindy (George) Miles, all of Rockford; and his daughter, Amber Barrett. Predeceased by his father, Gene Sr.; and his brother, Gene Jr. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, in Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home, with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Memorials may be given in care of the family. For online registration, visit www.welte-funeral. com.
Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 15 to Jun. 21, 2008.

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Rhonda Newman/O'Brien

June 20, 2008

Well Larry you had to be one of the strongest men i knew. Thanks for being the best and caring stepdad. I am sorry I couldn't be there. To your family my thoughts and my prayers are with all of you!!!

sheila Rabon

June 20, 2008

You was a good friend and husband.I will miss you and will always love.You was a speical person to me. you was a good stepfather. we will have alot of good memories. everytime I hear a stevie Ray vaugh song I will think you. I will not say bye to you . Just I will see you later.

Cheri Salsbury

June 18, 2008

Louise and family,
My sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

Louise Barrett

June 17, 2008

Larry, You will alway's be with me, right here in my heart, and just like "EVERYONE" has said to know you/ is to love you!! Larry, the love that you have always had for your family, and the love that we have for you, is ETERNAL& Un- conditional, and the way that you had to bring out the VERY best in people , is a gift, given to a very select FEW; like you !! We will always be with you in our every thought's, and prayer's Larry !!!!!
I, will alway's LOVE , and CHERISH , the ANGEL that GOD had given to me; when , he gave me, you as a Son !!! I, love you Larry, and I, will always be the strong, and gentle Mother that you have always loved, I already miss you so, so much! I, made sure that you were right by your dad, and your big brother Gene Jr./ Larry!! You are one of the BEST; -GIFT'S that the Lord God has ever given to me!! You are Gone, yes, this is true, but forgotten, NEVER!!! You will be talked about, as a folk hero, throughout , many a generation, I know that you did'nt like that!! But you were defenitally, ONE of A KIND!! A great son, a good father and brother, and a freind to ALL, I, will alway's love you, and and see you ever time I/ we take your thought, to mind!!
with ALL my LOVE, my dear sweet son; Love you always Larry, Mom!!

Wanda Morrison/Taylor

June 17, 2008

To all Larry's loved ones,I will always remember when we all were little kids,what a happy,tough little boy he was,and the best looking boy.I know all your family will miss you Larry!!.Good bye my childhood friend!.Until we all play again. Your childhood friend.Wanda Morrison

Tom W

June 17, 2008

Rest in peace Larry.

Sandra Stanton

June 17, 2008

There are so few people who get a chance to find that one person that makes such a difference in their life. The one who understands all of you, even the unspoken words in your heart. The one who loves with such certainty that they cannot and will not be swayed. The kind of person who teaches you so much about simple truths of what really matters in life, and so unaware and genuine, they dont even realize they are doing it. One who has a knack of making anyone and everyone smile who knows them. This was my Larry. So perfectly wonderful. A perfect face, every hair in place, so completeley beautiful, inside and out. There will never be another Larry Barrett. Larry, I am a better person today because of you. You have PROFOUNDLY affected me in life and in your death. I'll never be the same, and better for it. If I could only go back in time, I would start all over again. I would hold you longer, I'd kiss your handsome face even more than I did. I would never miss one chance to tell you how much you meant to me, and I would never ever hurt you. I know I can't erase the mistakes we made, or take away the pain that we both have felt because of our love. But, Larry "my baby", I CAN PROMISE YOU THIS. I will always miss you, no one can replace you, I will love you forever, and I'll see you again some day. "I love you I love you, I do." (one of your many quotes I'll always remember.) Thank you "Larry my Barrett" for being you. The truest, most loyal and loving friend I've ever known. I know you knew. I knew too. I'll never get over you and that's the hard part of this love, the rest was easy. As you were in life, now your my tattooed angel for real. I love you Lare Bear.

All my love,
SKY.
Blue for life.

P.S. Go be with God, it's His turn. If you get a chance, please ask him to comfort all of us who loved you so very much. You blessed us all on earth, may he bless you now. I so, so love you "Larry my Barrett." Also,don't forget to Thank Him for the loyal, true, and loving family He blessed you with. You were one "Fortunate Son." More should be so lucky. Peace go with you my love.
I'll always be your Skybear.

Sandra Stanton

June 17, 2008

There are few people who get a chance to find that one person that makes such a difference in their life. The ONE who understands all unspoken words in your heart. The one who loves you so much they cannot and will not be swayed. The kind of person who teaches you so much about simple truths of what really matters in life, and so unaware and genuine, they dont even realize they are doing it. One who has a knack of making anyone and everyone smile who knows them. This was my Larry. So perfectly wonderful. A perfect face, every hair in place, so COMPLETELY BEAUTIFUL, inside and out. There will never be another Larry Barrett. Larry, I am a better person today because of you. You have PROFOUNDLY affected me in life and in your death. I'll never be the same,and better for it. If I could only go back in time, I would start all over again. I would hold you longer, I'd kiss your handsome face even more than I did. I would never miss one chance to tell you how much you meant to me, and I would never ever hurt you. I know I can't erase the mistakes we made, or take away the pain that we both have felt because of our love. But, Larry "my baby", I CAN PROMISE YOU this. I will always miss you, no one can replace you, I will love you forever, and I'll see you again some day. "I love you I love you, I do." (one of your many quotes I'll always remember.) Thank you Larry for being you. The truest, most loyal and loving friend I've ever known. I know you knew. I knew too. I'll never get over you and that's the hard part of this love, the rest was easy. I love you Lare Bear.

All my love,
SKY.
Blue for life.

P.S. Go be with God, it's His turn. If you get a chance, please ask him to comfort all of us who loved you so very much. You blessed us all on earth, may he bless you now. I so, so love you. Also,don't forget to Thank Him for the loyal, true, and loving family He blessed you with. You were one "Fortunate Son." More should be as lucky. Peace go with you my love.

SKY.

V RICE

June 16, 2008

R.I.P LARRY YOU WERE LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

DEBRA STANTON POWELL

June 16, 2008

YOUR NOT REALLY GONE BECAUSE MEMORIES ALWAYS LIVE ON R.I.P AND MAY GOD WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS

Marcy G

June 16, 2008

My deepest sympathies.

Cheryl Hollembeak

June 16, 2008

Rest in Peace Larry. Sending sympathy and prayers to your family. You will be missed.

Robert Parlow

June 16, 2008

And I will light a candle for you. To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night, The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you.

marlena olejniczak

June 15, 2008

a beautiful man and beautiful soul rest in peace

June 15, 2008

June 15, 2008

Robert Parlow

June 15, 2008

And I will light a candle for you. To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night, The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you.

Sheila "Kathy" Silcox

June 15, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Larry's early death. Having grown up with him and our path's crossing again in the mid 80's I knew what his real dreams were. He had a kindness in his heart that is not found in many people. I'll pray for your family to find peace and that today of all days that we can all remember his real dreams and desires. God Bless You All.

stef gravino

June 15, 2008

rip,larry,Ihope you can find the peace you never found in life.

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