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Brian F. BARRABEE

Portland, Simsbury, Connecticut

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BARRABEE, Brian F. Brian Barrabee, 77, of Portland, CT died peacefully at home on May 23, 2013, surrounded by the love of his family. Brian was born on Dec. 7, 1935 in Manhattan. After spending his early years in New York, he moved to Hartford, where he graduated from Weaver High...

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So many years pass the memories and images follow Brian and then Loretta through their years as lovers, friends, partners and of course parents. When you have memories Brian still is with those who loved him, captured in a small, forever portion of your mind and heart: this can never be forgotten. That he was so cherished is a gift that like sunrise, sunset, goes on as long as we do.

what is time? what is memory? six years of 12 months, each year passes. Memory is what keeps those we love in front of the eyes of the heart. We cry still because we always will, but we smile and laugh as well. that is why memory has arms that stretch out to hold us closely. Brian will never ever not be a part of our lives, he is now like music we hear if we can catch and hold it. With love to Loretta and the rest of all our family now with so many names. We all remember, how not.

Loretta and family, I was truly shocked to hear of Brian's Brian's passing. He was such a wonderful man and I am honored to have known and worked with him. I know he will be missed by the many. I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you move on through your lives without him.

Much love and condolences,

Kathy and John Harris

Dear Barrabee Family,

My sincerest sympathy on your loss. What a wonderful man whose work ethic and love of family left an indelible imprint on me and anyone with whom he connected. Fondly,

Loretta & family
My deepest condolences. I've worked with you both professionally for many years and am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Brown & Brown Ins, formerly McCutcheon Burr & Sons

Dear Loretta and family, I have fond memories of Brian and you at Susan's house on Cornwall Street in Hartford and with Esther. I am so sorry for your great loss. My deepest condolences to you. Sharona Resnick-Kravitz

Dearest Loretta,
the time that you and Brian spent in my life, and earlier with your parents, I will cherish forever. Small glimmers of his illness were given me and as the burden became greater upon you, your deep love for Brian touched everyone who was aware, and strengthened all of us, even at distance. . Your devotion and loss are comforted by all your family.
I hope it not inappropriate to share my early adventures with Brian, who came to live my my family when I a toddler. My...

Loretta,

So many memories. My deepest condolences to you and the girls. He'll be missed.

Much love,

Arthur Goldman

Loretta, I was deeply saddened to learn of Brian's passing. He was a larger than life man and his easy going spirit and generosity will be well remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that your lifetime of no doubt colorful memories will help you to keep smiling. My deepest sympathies.