ROBERT K. BARRETT

BARRETT, Robert K. Age 87, of Weymouth, died peacefully, Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on Feb. 9, 1934, in Charlestown. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Reserves. Bob's life was shaped by many people, especially his family. Since their marriage in 1960, Bob and his wife, Ann, were at the center of what they proudly modeled as "a circle of strength and love." Bob is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann M. (Murphy) Barrett, also from Charlestown; devoted father of Susan Wahlberg and her husband, Eugene, of Weymouth, Mark Barrett and his wife, Diane, of Rowley, Robert Barrett and his wife, Monica, of Abington, Kevin Barrett and his spouse, Dina McCarthy, of Weymouth. Bob had 10 grandchildren who knew him as "Pup", Krista Royea and her husband, Andrew, of Abington, Kevin Wahlberg of New York City, Andrew Wahlberg and Ryan Wahlberg, both of Weymouth; Erin Barrett, Colleen Barrett, Brandon Barrett and Cameron Barrett, all of Rowley, Lauren Barrett and Nicole Barrett, both of Abington. Bob leaves his two siblings, John Barrett of Portland, Maine, and Denise Gallagher of Plymouth. Bob was the eldest child of John and Helen (Pierce) Barrett. Bob retired in 1999 after working many years as a Claims Adjustor. Throughout his career, he developed a strong network of friends and colleagues at Liberty Mutual, Fireman's Fund, Sentry, and Guaranty Fund Management Services.

Coaching and basketball were instrumental in Bob's life. After graduating from Cathedral High School, Bob was offered a scholarship to Saint Anselm College. He played under legendary Coach Al Grenert, serving as co-captain of the 1958-1959 team. He remained close to the college through his two sons and four grandchildren who would follow him to "the Hilltop." He was a loyal supporter of the Hawks basketball program and enjoyed attending games with his sons and former teammates. In 1989, Bob was elected to the Saint Anselm College Athletic Hall of Fame. Bob began coaching high school basketball soon after graduating from St. A's. His first position was at Arlington Catholic, as an assistant to his dear friend and teammate Dick Broderick. In 1966, Bob joined Chuck Chevalier at Archbishop Williams and became head coach in 1975. As a coach, Bob touched the lives of hundreds of young men. In 2009, he was inducted into the Archbishop Williams Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, a group of his former players established the Bob Barrett Scholarship to continue his legacy and recognize student-athletes at Archies. In retirement, Bob enjoyed his role as "pup," sidekick to "nanny" in attending to their 10 grandchildren.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Ave., QUINCY, on Sunday, Jan. 16, from 2-5 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family requests that those visiting wear a mask or face covering. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Jerome's Church, 632 Bridge St., North Weymouth, on Monday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m. The Archdiocese of Boston requires a mask or face covering be worn in church. Interment, with military honors, to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For those who wish, donations in Bob's memory may be made to Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Dr. #1738, Manchester, NH 03102-1310, or the Bob Barrett Scholarship at Archbishop Williams High School, Office of Advancement, 40 Independence Ave., Braintree, MA 02184.

You are invited to visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.