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PETER BARROWS Obituary

BARROWS, Peter E. Of Harwich Port, formerly of Canton, Sharon, and Stoughton, passed away at his home on September 6th. Beloved husband of Cindy L. (Hummel) Barrows. Father of Glenn Ann (Barrows) Geiler and her husband Bryan of Marshfield and Joelle E. (Barrows) O'Rourke and her husband Patrick of South Yarmouth. Brother of Michael J. Barrows of Newton and Susan (Barrows) Smith of South Easton. Visiting Hours will be held at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home: 455 Washington St. in CANTON on Friday, September 11th from 4-8 pm. Due to current Covid 19 restrictions, only 25 guests will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. Masks are required, and guests should bring their own pens to sign the register book. A private Service for the family will be held on Saturday, September 12th, with Burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. For complete obituary and guestbook, see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home (781) 828-0811

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2020.

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Steven Kramer

September 12, 2020

Friends, Sports, Cars, Music, Parties, Mystery bus rides, Children, Support, Family and countless great moments together Encompass Peter, my dear friend peace be with you!

Denise friedeborn

September 10, 2020

I met Peter my first day at DPH. He was tasked with my orientation. He made me feel so comfortable and we chatted like old friends, though we only new each other for an hr. My thoughts are with your family. He spoke with great love about the three of you

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Cousin Dave Barrows and Family

September 8, 2020

My cousin Peter was one of the kindness and sweetest person I have never known. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I am sorry for your loss and ours hearts go out to Cindy and family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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