Helen F. Barr

Helen F. Barr Chelmsford, born in Lowell; 85 Chelmsford Mrs. Helen F. (Sweatt) Barr, died peacefully Wednesday, August 15, aged 85 years, in her home at Chelmsford Crossings Assisted Living Center in Chelmsford, Ma following a brief illness, having been lovingly cared for by Chelmsford Crossings Staff, Merrimack Valley Hospice and family and friends. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Barr, with whom she was married to for 56 years. Mrs. Barr was born in Lowell, on March 21, 1922, the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Jennie P. (Clement) Sweatt. She received her education in the Lowell Public Schools and graduated from Lowell High School with the Class of 1939. Helen continued her education at the former Lowell Commercial College. She was retired but had been employed by the Lowell School Department, Traders and Mechanics Insurance Company and Barr Engraving Company Mrs. Barr was a member of Christ Church United Women's Association and the Lowell Historical Society. She was very involved with her family and had interest in local history, postcard collecting, puzzles and writing to several pen friends. Mrs. Barr was also very active in supporting a number of local charities. Surviving her, are two daughters; Carol J and Peter C. Martin of Beverly, Ma and Janet L. Barr of Dracut, MA. Two sisters, Jean L Sweatt of Lowell, and L. Anne Sweatt of Nashua, NH; nieces, Marti Barry of Billerica, and Beth (Barry) Gerrits of Hollidaysburg, PA and nephews Matthew Barry, of Oakmont, PA and her loving friends Marilyn P. Prouty of Nashua, NH, Theresa Dionne of Dracut, and Joy Colter of Marblehead, MA. She was predeceased by her sister Ruth C. (Sweatt) Barry of Oakmont, PA and her brother H. Arthur Sweatt of Lowell, MA. BARR Died in Chelmsford, Mrs. Helen F. (Sweatt) Barr, a resident of Chelmsford, aged 85 years. The wife of the late, Robert E. Barr. Friends will be received at the MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 Princeton Blvd. Lowell, at Chester and Harvard Sts. on Monday, from 9:30 11:00 AM. Funeral Service Monday at 11:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Friends invited. Friends who wish may make Memorial Contributions in her name to Chelmsford Crossings, 199 Chelmsford St. Chelmsford, MA 01824 or Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. Bdlg.19, Lawrence, MA 01843, or Christ Church United Scholarship Fund, 180 East Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852 or Salvation Army 150 Appleton St. Lowell, MA. 01852 Interment in Edson Cemetery Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com