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BARNETT, Sr. Donald H.
Donald H. Barnett Sr., 72, of Manchester and formerly of Andover and Hartford, beloved husband of Carol L. (Dietrichsen) Barnett, died Friday (August 12, 2011) at St. Francis Hospital with his family at his side. Donald was born October 15, 1938 in Hartford, son of the late William & Helen (Crowley) Barnett and had lived in Andover and Coventry before moving to Manchester in 1966. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Donald was a member of the Manchester Army & Navy Club, he enjoyed golf and surf casting, he was an enthusiastic Giants and Yankees Fan, but his greatest joy was playing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Prior to his retirement in 1998 he was a foreman with U.S. Food Service. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by six children, Kevin J. Barnett of Los Angeles, CA., Donald H. Barnett Jr. and his wife Pamela of Manchester, Cheryl A. Doll and her husband Bill also of Manchester, Paul J. Barnett and his wife Sue of East Hartford, Peter J. Barnett and his wife Doreen of Manchester, David W. Barnett and his wife Laura of Coventry, four brothers and sisters, Emmett Barnett of Wethersfield, Patrick Barnett of Collinsville, Betty Smegal of Torrington, Irene Christiansen of Liveoak, FL., fifteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren Addison Rae Kryger and Justin Thomas Downes Jr. and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St., Manchester. Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 185 Silas Dean Hwy. Wethersfield, CT. 06109. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald BARNETT
Carol Mattsson
August 22, 2011
To Barnett Family
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Don will be missed by everyone who knew him and his smile.
Steve & Janet Smith
August 19, 2011
To Carol and Family,
We will miss Don & his smile and sense of humor. Our Prayers and Love are for your comfort at this time.
Your Southern family in St Augustine
will miss you dearly, Love.
Karen and Ken Semon
August 18, 2011
To all of the Barnett family,
We remember Donald as a loving father who instilled in his children the importance family - a very rare thing in todays world. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Bob Hayward
August 16, 2011
To all of the Barnett family,
I am sorry to hear that you lost Don. I will allways remember him enjoying time in St Augustine FL on vacation with his family. Your are lucky to have a close family that enjoys so many good times together. Take strength form each other in your time of sorrow.
Erin Sanford
August 15, 2011
Peter and family, I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 15, 2011
Don aand Pam,
So sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Jordan
Rich & Mary Lester
August 15, 2011
Don & Pam and Barnett Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your great memories will live on forever. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Rich & Mary Lester
Tammy Weirs
August 15, 2011
To Carol and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dina Krupen-Epstein
August 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss... You are all in my thoughts. Be well, smile for all the good times!
Mary Kerns
August 15, 2011
We loved his "cranky" demeanor at US Foodservice. It was all just a front for a big teddy bear. He was a great guy and a terrific father. My deepest sympathy for a man who is gone too soon. He will be missed by many and we all have many fond memories.
August 15, 2011
To the Barnett Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Rachel Cormier & Jeffrey Smith
Sheila Crowley Oakes
August 15, 2011
On behalf of my sisters and brothers, Patricia, Maryellen, Tommy and Patrick
we offer our sincere sympathy to the entire Barnett family. We will keep you all in our prayers
Sheila
August 15, 2011
Carol, Kevin, Donny, Peter, Paul, David, and Cheryl, We are sorry to hear about your Dad. The neigborhood will miss him. It was always nice to see him up on the deck watching everyone. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Byron, Kathy and Victoria-Taylor
August 15, 2011
To the Barnett Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficul time.
Karen Quaglia & John Faulkner
Sharon Johnson-Hudson
August 14, 2011
Dear Carol and Family,I am very sorry to hear of Don's passing,I remember when aunt Helen lived with your family and I stayed there for two weeks,hanging with Kevin and having a great time Don was so funny and made me laugh with his crazy jokes and funny nature, It seems like yesterday even though its been years since I've seen all of you. I pray you will find comfort in all the memories you had with him. God Bless,My deepest sympathy to you in this sad time.Love Sharon-Johnson-Hudson
Mark & Teri Belanger
August 14, 2011
Dear Barnett Family,
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Your Dad was a wonderful, caring man and to have known him was a blessing.
Love, Mark and Teri Belanger
Bobby Jean Napolitano-Smith
August 14, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Barnett family. May you find comfort in your precious memories.
Bobby Jean Napolitano Smith
Myriam Alcazar
August 14, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
August 14, 2011
Dear Carol & Family,
We are both so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. I'll forever remember his little pep talks, his caring manner and of course his "comical wit". God bless you and remember you have many friends that love you and are here for you. Kathy & John
Holmes Funeral Home
August 14, 2011
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
August 13, 2011
Donny, I am sorry for your loss. We were just kids when we started at Vogel. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are in my thoughts.
Chipper
August 13, 2011
David and The Barnett Family,
We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Many memories of picnics, campground, and gatherings. We pray for you all during this difficult time. We love you all.
Love, Cindy, Raelene and Allan - Hebron CT
Linda Koschwitz
August 13, 2011
To Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear about Donny's passing. I remember all those years ago when we all used to be together at The Main Pub, the two of you, me and Dick, Donny Baker..what a crew. Those were the days. Carol, I know you have all the love and support that you will need from your boys. Stay strong.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Linda
August 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this diffcult time.
Alain, Lynn and Shelby- Coventry, CT
Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester
August 13, 2011
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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