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PAUL BARROWS Obituary

PAUL E. BARROWS - BRISTOL - Paul E. Barrows, 49, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at his home in Bristol. He was born July 2, 1963, in Springfield, Mass., the son of the late George Barrows, and Joan (Tatro) Barrows and companion, William "Bill" Ladeau. Paul was employed by D&M Petroleum of Monkton as a Petroleum Service Technician, a job he loved. He enjoyed going to work each day with his great co-workers. Paul spent his early years in Enfield, Conn., and moved with his family to Vermont in the early '70s. Paul married the love of his life, Linda (Jones) Barrows, on Aug. 6, 2011. They lived happily in Bristol with their loving companions, Buster, Kohbe, Mr. Titters and Precious. Paul will also leave to cherish his memory his loving brother and dear friend, Mark Barrows of Monkton; niece, Angela Barrows, and nephew, Kyle Barrows; beloved stepchildren, Melissa Jones of Bristol, and Crystal Jones of Burlington; brother-in-law, John Paul Jones of St. Johnsbury; Becky Cowin and Paul Cowin; mother-in-law, Colette Paul and companion, William J. McCarthy; and dear friend, Terry T.P. Barrows. Paul also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Paul was a loving, kind, gentle man with a heart the size of Vermont. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. In honor of Paul, please love an animal today. A memorial service to celebrate Paul's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Feb. 9, 2013.

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February 28, 2013

sorry to hear of the passing of such a young man ...never knew we were both born in Springfield ,Mass. ...I knew him and Mark when we were kids on Mountain street and remember the Saturday morning basketball at Mt. Abe ....those were good ol days .....

Rhonda & James Michaud

February 16, 2013

Dearest Joan and Bill and Mark, and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Paul's passing. No words can ever heal the hurt you must feel. Always know your memories will keep him alive in your hearts. We love and miss you and wish we were able to be there for you in person. We certainly will keep you all in our prayers, and in our hearts during this time of sorrow.

Scott Farr

February 14, 2013

Buck and Joan,
Sorry to hear about Paul's passing. I remember Paul as always being friendly and thoughtful.

Donna Sargent

February 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to all the family , Paul was taken away to young,his friendliness and big smile,will always be with us,along with many memories .. You will be missed....

Debbie Dingler

February 13, 2013

Joan, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pat Hier-Turner

February 12, 2013

Dear Joan,
I was saddened to learn of Paul's passing. He was a welcome and frequent visitor to our home on Maple St. May he rest in peace.

bill

February 11, 2013

i will miss you paul very much

February 11, 2013

Dear Linda & the Barrows family, We were so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. He was always so much fun and always great to other people. I'll miss hearing Paul laugh about the time he and Paul Bodington worked for my father cleaning antique brick (50,000 of them) at the barn. He was always a worker, even as a kid. Mike & Joni Ladue

Scott Combs

February 11, 2013

I am sorry to hear about Paul i am glad i got to know him and working with Paul at D&M we had good time's with work and after work. He will be missed..god bless

Lauris K. Chamberlain

February 10, 2013

A spectacular person. I always felt at ease when you were around . Thank you.

tom fiske

February 10, 2013

I worked with Paul for six years at tricounty foundations he was and still is a great guy sorry to see him move on .

Chris Cousino

February 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to Paul's family! I recently saw Paul, he had that friendly smile and firm hand shake. RIP my friend!

February 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marilyn Pechie-Sonnichsen

February 10, 2013

My sympathies to the family. Paul was a very good friend, we all had a great time in high school. He will be missed.

February 10, 2013

So sorry about your lost Joanne.My heart goes out to you and your family.God Bless all of you.Patricia White.

Patty Richardson (Cyr)

February 10, 2013

To the Barrows family, so sorry to hear about Paul's death. My deepest sympathy. Paul was a good friend back in my teen years and was always a happy guy, he will be missed dearly.

February 10, 2013

So sorry to hear of pauls sudden passing, He was always a Fun Loving Guy, With the Greatest smile. He will be Missed by all That knew him. Thoughts and Prayers are with you

~Mickey and Jp Chamberlain~

Cheryl Ballard

February 10, 2013

Linda, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this tragic time. Hugs to you girl.

Lisa (Hamblin) Ayers

February 10, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Paul. He was one of my dearest childhood friends. I have many fond memories of our long conversations when we were in our early teen years. My sympathies go out to all of you. He will surely be missed by many.

Karla Hamblin-Myers

February 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I remember Paul in his younger days hanging out with my brother Mark. He always had a smile on his face. He cared about people even back when he was a young boy. May all the memories from others and yours be of some comfort.

Trevor Farr

February 10, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family, i will always remember the fun times i had working alongside him and the fun times i had as his friend, he always had a positive, happy and upbeat personality, sorry for your loss!

Judy D'Avignon

February 10, 2013

To all of Pauls family so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and friend. I've known him all my life he was very much like family. Boomer and my heart goes out to all of you!! God Bless!

Ed and Sandy Prouty

February 9, 2013

Joan and Bill, We were very say to hear of Paul's passing,our prayers are with you all.

Elisa & Anthony Orvis

February 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss, He was a good man and will be missed by many.

Stacie Benoit

February 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are going out to the family of this wonderful person. I remember him as being kind and friendly. Always smiling and always there for his friends. RIP my firend..

Jeannette Brassard

February 9, 2013

Joan,Bill,Mark,Linda and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Paul's sudden passing.He was such a sweet heart.Always had time to stop and say Hi when he saw you, and give you one of his develish grins.Memories of him will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bert Sargent

February 9, 2013

Joanne n Family so sorry for your loss ,totally shocked and so young , Paul such a great guy , my heart goes out to you all

Chris & Melissa Driscoll

February 9, 2013

We are very sorry to hear of this great loss. To young, to early. Our hearts go out to his family.

Cathy Naylor

February 9, 2013

Such sadness ! A great loss to so many ! However, I have no doubt that Paul is smiling that big happy smile of his, looking down on us all, wishing we would'nt feel so sad, as he is in such a beautiful place now. To Linda and Family, may you find the peace,and strength needed to carry you forward through this most difficult time. Paul, you will be greatly missed !

Amanda Dickerson

February 9, 2013

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss but very happy that you had some great time together. Paul will be missed.

LINDA , HENRY,KRYSTAL, PAUL, AND BRIAN RAMSEY

February 9, 2013

PAUL YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL

Linda (Bromley) Poynter

February 9, 2013

Dear Joan, my heart goes out to you and your family. I was just shocked to read of Pauls death. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Brian Mattison

February 9, 2013

Paul, you are missed already. To all the family, my thoughts are with you all, I am sorry for this great loss.

lee Grace

February 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I hope the goodness of his life shines through.. all the sadness. From Lee Grace

Thomas,Diane Wisell

February 9, 2013

Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing, he will be greatly missed by all.He always had such a wonderful smile, that would just lite up the room.May he rest in peace.:(

Robin Fleming & Family

February 9, 2013

Wow...what a shock to hear this news! Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Will hug my animals in memory of Paul & hugs to Linda & the rest of the family.

Sharon Dolloff

February 9, 2013

Joan and family...I am so sorry to hear of your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Dolloff

Ruth LeCompte

February 9, 2013

Joan, Mark and family,
We are saddened to hear of Paul's passing. We will always remember the enjoyable Thanksgiving afternoons at Shirley and Marcel's when Mark and Paul with youngsters and Erin and Shannon were just toddlers.
Love, Steve and Ruth

Jennifer Emilo Hoague

February 9, 2013

Linda, Buck and Joan, I was saddened to hear of Paul's passing. I am glad to have such fond memories of the time I spent with him. He will be missed.

February 9, 2013

Joan,Mark and family Im so sorry to hear about Paul I will see you Saturday Love Becky

lorie jewell

February 9, 2013

joann sorry to here about paul very shocking!

February 9, 2013

Joan, I could not believe it when I heard of Paul passing, He will be missed by many people as he had many friends,Lucille

February 9, 2013

Linda, I am so saddened to learn of your husband's untimely death. I never knew him but I knew you two were so in love and dedicated to each other. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Take care of yourself and know that many people are wrapping their arms around you. Anne Driscoll

February 9, 2013

Joan, I could not believe it when I heard of Paul passing. He will be missed by many people. Lucille

Stacy Anders

February 9, 2013

Sorry to hear of Paul's passing, thinking of you and your family at this time.

Scott Connolly

February 9, 2013

Shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Brian and Keri Huizenga

February 9, 2013

Linda,Joan,Buck and all the family, We are still in shock and so deeply saddened by your loss; Paul will always be remembered by us as the fun-loving cousin who liked to dance to "sweet emotion". Take care and God Bless! Zinger and Keri Huizenga

Valerie Hanson

February 9, 2013

Linda,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Val

Karla Hamblin-Myers

February 9, 2013

So sorry to hear about Paul. He was a very kind and smiley type of person too all he came in contact with.

laurie lafrance

February 9, 2013

Aunt Joanne, I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's sudden passing, If I can do anything let me know. My thought's are with you

Ted and Nan Lylis

February 9, 2013

What a shock! Pauly was a great guy and always a lot of fun to be with. He certainly will be missed.

February 9, 2013

Paul,
You were one of the nicest guys I know. You will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to your family, but I know you are now their guardian angel and will watch over them.

~Paula Steady

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