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Barry Sexton Obituary
Barry R. Sexton, 79, entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2020 at Griffin Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene Sym Sexton. Barry was born in Derby on March 14, 1941, son of the late Bert and Helen Blackman Sexton. He was employed in the Production Control Dept. at Sikorsky Aircraft for 44 years until his retirement in 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory, a son, Shaun A. Sexton (Jeannie) of Trumbull, a daughter, Lauren E. Scofield (Tom) of Seymour, a brother, Brian Sexton (Grace) of Woodbridge, granddaughters, Rebecca Sexton and Kyleigh Scofield and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Daniel Sexton Sr. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his dear companion, Leona Bowen, of Beacon Falls, who cared for him for the past years. His children are forever grateful to her for everything. Visiting will take place on Wednesday morning June 10, 2020 from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing. His funeral will then proceed to the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. To sign Barry's guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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dawn
June 29, 2020
Lauren, Tom, Kyleigh and family: I'm so dorry to hear about your dad. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to you and the family. May God offer you comfort, peace, strength as well as the love of family, and friends. I'm here for you. May your dad watch over you from above in the light of God's eternal love. May your memories of him be dear, and forever near. May he live forever in your hearts.
Tom Clifford
June 13, 2020
To Leona and Barry's family.
I'm sorry to learn of Barry's passing. I enjoyed seeing him either at Sunday Mass or at the Meeting Place to catch up on the latest. He reflected the goodness of life. A quality we frequently take for granted. I'll miss him.
Sincerely,
Michael Sampiere
June 10, 2020
f Barry's passing, the last time I saw him was at Brian and Grace Sexton's 50th wedding anniv. It is a terrible loss of a good person. May he rest in PEACE. Michael Sampiere,
Cori Duda
June 9, 2020
Very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way!
The Dudas
Anthony Vitale
June 9, 2020
Lauren & Family - May the love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Antonia Pacelli
June 8, 2020
Lauren, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Jessica Mooney
June 8, 2020
Lauren, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you all during this time.
Patty` Macko
June 8, 2020
Lauren and family - I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thoughts are with you all at this time.
James Sampiere
June 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Anthea and Jimmy
Linda Hammond
June 8, 2020
Lauren & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you, Linda Hammond
Joe Cappetta
June 8, 2020
Brian:
I,m so sorry of your brother's lose. I'm now remembering the good times while me where in the National Guard.
God bless .
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