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BRENT AMES WILKES

1952 - 2020

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BRENT WILKES Obituary

WILKES, Brent Ames Of Gloucester, formerly of Middleton and Saratoga Springs, NY, September 10th, 2020, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Linda (Dadourian) Wilkes. Devoted father of Erin Wilkes and her husband Gabriel Casellanos and her mother Betsy Timmerman. Stepfather of Laura Engel and her husband Greg and Anne MacMillan and her husband Dave. Cherished stepgrandfather Jacob, Justin, Megan and Joshua Engel and Madeline MacMillan. Loving brother of Gail Moyers and her husband Michael and the late Jeffrey Wilkes. Stepbrother of the late Ruth Adrienne Handschu. Loving son of the late Gordon and Frances (Ames) Wilkes. Devoted uncle of Brent Moyers, Amy Moyers and Daren Wilkes and Stephanie Wilkes, along with many great nieces and nephews. Services for Brent will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reading, at a date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Brent's Memory to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867, Boston Public Television at wgbh.org., Boston's NPR News Station at www.wbur.org, WAMC Northeast Public Radio https://wamcpledge.wamc.org, WMHT Public Media https://be.wmht.org/donate/index.html, The Unitarian Universalist Church, 624 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation, https://gloucestermeetinghouse.org, Caffe Lena of Saratoga Springs and Albany, New York https://www.caffelena.org/support and the Albany Pro Musica at https://www.albanypromusica.org/donate/ways_to_give.

For updated service information, directions and to leave an online condolence www.barilefuneral.com and for further information www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome. Barile Family Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2020.

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paul shew

February 2, 2022

It was a pleasure to work with Brent and enjoy the struggles of public service. He was good company, always inquisitive and brought great energy to the profession. He is well remembered.

Bob & Debbie Rehm

October 16, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Brent’s passing. My memory will always include the laughs we had together even when working on the toughest of issues. The smiles and the laughs will stay with me forever.
My deepest condolences to Linda and the family.

Karen LaPointe

September 30, 2020

Linda and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Brent's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May He Rest in Peace!

Dianne Winter

September 25, 2020

I was so sorry to hear of Brent's passing. He was such a wonderful mentor during my time at Caffe Lena, and became a very good friend in the process. I appreciated his guidance and generosity, and wish you solace during this difficult time, Linda.

Michele Catalano

September 21, 2020

Dear Linda, such heartbreaking news. I am so sorry to hear of Brent's passing. A wonderful guy! We were lucky to have him as a part of our UUCR family.

Bill Tufts

September 20, 2020

So sorry to hear. A true gentleman in every sense.

Joan Mokay

September 20, 2020

Linda and family, my heartfelt sympathy on Brent's passing. He was a generous and kind person and I enjoyed working for him.

KAREN BELL

September 19, 2020

I have warm memories of conversations with Brent and his enthusiastic work on behalf of the UU mission. So shocked and saddened to learn of his passing.

Sandy Stapczynski

September 19, 2020

We have many fond memories of Brent. He was an amazing man. We will miss him. Our heartfelt condolences to Linda, Erin and his entire family. May his memory be eternal.
Sandy and Buzz Stapczynski

jeff steuart

September 18, 2020

A good friend and welcome presence in any setting. Quick to laugh and never a harsh word for anyone (without due cause). Brent was thoughtful and smart and his energy and good humor will surely be missed by us all. Hard to believe he is gone so soon.

Frank Laurita

September 18, 2020

Worked with Brent for 20 years. So sorry to hear of his passing. Linda my deepest condolences to you. Will always remember him as being a gentleman and one of his best times he spoke about was going to a CSN concert with his daughters. May he Rest In Peace.

Laura Sanderson

September 17, 2020

I worked for Brent for many years. He was a great man. Cared greatly for his employees. So sorry to hear of his passing. He will truly be missed.

Ellen Childress

September 17, 2020

A life fully lived, He will be missed.

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