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David Barss Obituary

Of Framingham, Dec. 22, 2007 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Gail M. (Swanecamp) Barss. Devoted father of Brian D. Barss of Corona del Mar, Calilfonia and Danielle N. Barss of Boston. Beloved son of Blanche (d'Errico) Barss of Framingham and the late Howard W. Barss Jr. Also survived by 2 brothers, Howie W. Barss and his wife Gail of Upton and Steven R. Barss and his wife Susan of Ashland, 1 sister, Susan Lacek and her husband George, of Middletown, New York, his mother in law, Bebe Swanecamp of Framingham and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services on Thursday December 27. 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Plymouth Church U.C.C. 87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA. Burial in Edgell Grove Cemetery in Framingham. Calling hours at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St., FRAMINGHAM will be on Wednesday December 26, 2007 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Dana Faber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. Late Deputy Director, Framingham Housing Authority.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 24, 2007.

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Peter Whelan

January 9, 2008

So sorry to hear of David's passing. I had just talked to him a few months ago, in the course of business, and was stunned to hear of his death.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Marcia Karp

December 25, 2007

Dear Gail,
I was so sorry to read of David's death. I had no idea that he was ill. We talked a few times over the last year and he seemed to always check his e-mail. I feel terrible for your loss and I know how devoted he was to you and to your beautiful family.

December 25, 2007

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Richard Auger

December 25, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Anne Marie Corazzini

December 24, 2007

To the Barss Family,
Our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
The Corazzini Family

Dorothy Sheehan

December 24, 2007

sorry for the passing of David. I saw him almost day.....Nice guy and to young to die, but the Lord wanted him. Guess he was special in God's eyes.
My heart goes out to his family...
Folks that die in Advent go straight to Heaven. An old Irish saying.
God bless his Family
Dottie Sheehan
Framingham Ma

Suzanne Moreau-Casali

December 24, 2007

Gail and family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your tragic loss of David....my thoughts and prayers are with all....Suzanne Moreau Casali

Kevin M. Reardon

December 24, 2007

Gail and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my thougts and prayers are with you.

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