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JAMES E. BARR

1927 - 2016

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street

Melrose, Massachusetts

JAMES BARR Obituary

BARR, James E. Of Woburn, April 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Wilma M. (Miller) Barr, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Devoted father of Linda J. Oldham and her husband Gary of Woburn, Nancy J. Montgomery and her husband Tom of Melrose, and Dawn M. Pepe and her husband Arthur of Woburn. Dear brother of Robert Barr of AL, and the late Donald Barr, his surviving wife Loretta of FL. Cherished grandfather of Michael Oldham, Heather Oldham, Jessica Carroll, Ashley Montgomery, and Justin Pepe. Loving great-grandfather of Thomas, Riley, and Graham. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives & friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Jim during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE on Tuesday, April 26, 4-8 pm and again for his Funeral Service celebrated on Wednesday at 9 am. Interment with military honors by the US Navy at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Gifts, in memory of Jim, may be to Woburn Veterans' Office, c/o Friends of Woburn Veterans, 144 School St., Woburn, MA 01801. For directions or online tribute: RobinsonFuneralHome.com. Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 22 to Apr. 25, 2016.

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The Palermo Family

April 26, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sorry for your loss.

Melissa Petta

April 25, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. He will be with you always. I only got the privilege of meeting Jim a few times but I am very glad to have met him. Prayers sent for peace, comfort and strength in the days to come.

Josephine Tonks

April 24, 2016

Sorry for yoyr loss. My deepest sympathy.

Ashley Montgomery

April 23, 2016

Miss you Papa.. May you rest in peace!!

Debbie O'Rourke

April 23, 2016

My dear uncle Eddie. Haven't seen you in many years but you definitely left an impression in my life. You raised a loving family whom are very proud to call you dad. I enjoyed many summers at your home, will always cherish those memories. Rest in peace, you are now reunited with auntie Willie. Kiss her for me.

April 23, 2016

I am so sorry so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

Brenda Lathigee

April 22, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Carolyn MacFarland Cribbie

April 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. He will definitely be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and for the difficult days ahead.

pamela baptista

April 22, 2016

So sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you at this sad time

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26

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Robinson Funeral Home

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA

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27

Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

Robinson Funeral Home

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA

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