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David Barter Obituary
Barter, 59
GRAY -- David Linwood Barter, 59, died on Aug. 24, 2010, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Portland on April 10, 1951, the son of Forest L. and Doris L. Osterberg Barter, graduated from Deering High School in 1969 and USM in 1977. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1973 on the USS Intrepid and USS Rigel. He married Patricia Parker on Aug. 16, 1974, and they have been married for 36 years.
Mr. Barter was employed for 32 years with the State of Maine, Department of Labor as a Fraud Investigator in Southern Maine. He was a proud member of the Sha-Goie-Watha Sportsman's Club in Otisfield. His passion was hunting and was happy just walking and sitting in the woods waiting for a few deer. His favorite times were spent in Northern Maine hunting and fishing with Bill, Cliff, Steve, Tom, Bob, Josh, Paul, Bill C. and Steve M.
He was predeceased by his brother, Bruce H. Barter. He is survived by his parents; his wife of the 36 years, Patricia Parker Barter; three daughters, Erin Elizabeth Barter and fiance Rick Bowe, Nicole Lynn Barter, and Sarah Ann Barter Shuper and her husband Eugune E.; three grandsons, Jakob L. Bowe, Connor D. Bowe and Cameron S.L. Jordan; many cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Maine Medical Center for Cancer Medicine for their wonderful care, and would like to especially thank Allison and Cindy of Southern Maine Hospice for their wonderful support and care.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at First Baptist Church, 360 Canco Rd., Portland. Pastor Bill Chadwick will officiate.
Memorial donations
may be made to:
The Maine Center
for Cancer Medicine
100 Route 1
Scarborough, Maine 04074
and Southern Maine Hospice
180 U.S. Rte 1
Scarborough, Maine 04074
David Linwood
Barter
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Memories and Condolences
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Russ Ahlquist
September 1, 2010
My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Barter family at this time. Although years have come and gone, the last time I saw Dave was at South Branch Pond trout fishing showing off his catch and telling us where to get the big ones. A fine man who I will enjoy reuniting with in Heaven.
Dottie Pallotta
August 27, 2010
Dear Barter Family: My heart and prayers are with you and your dear family. I pray the Lord would wrap His arms around you and give you His peace.Love In Christ. Dottie, Pallotta
John Bouchard
August 27, 2010
My heart goes out to your family for the loss of a wonderful, kind, and funny man. Dave was a friend and co worker. His humor and gentle spirit is a loss to all that knew him. I am honored to have known Dave for 20 years, and feel that I know your family through him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Tim Crescenti
August 27, 2010
Dearest family of David Barter, this all just seems unreal and unfair. But know that your husband-son-father- grandfather-cousin was a great man and we loved him so much. He leaves behind a wonderful beautiful loving family, Patti, Erin, Nikki, Sarah, the grandsons (all Red Sox fans already, although I am working on some Dodger love there too). Colleen and I loved him like a brother and we will always be there for you all. God bless all of you. With much love, Tim and Colleen
Lisa (Conley) Dolan
August 26, 2010
Patti, Erin, Nicole, and Sarah. So sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Lisa and Family
Renee Williams
August 26, 2010
Patty, Erin, Sarah and Nikki,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for the loss of David. He was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by you and many others for years to come.
Dena Lebeda
August 26, 2010
I'll miss Dave. He was not just a co-worker, but a friend....always smiling, happy and easy to talk to. I'll miss our talks about one of his favorite TV shows, "Fringe". Every Friday we would discuss Thursday night's episode with guesses on what would happen the next week.
To Dave's wife, Patty. We never met, but Dave talked about you all of the time. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family and help you all get through this very difficult time.
Linda Doiron
August 26, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss, although I did not know you Patti and the girls personnally I got to know you thru David as a co-worker. Dave was a great person and a great guy to work with. Your lives will never be the same but God has a plan for all of you just trust in Him...
Lisa Charles
August 26, 2010
Barter girls, You are a strong bunch and I am glad that you have so much support for eachother. You have mine as well, 100%. I love you all. Cam, Kyle and I are thinking of you and we send our hugs. Lisa Charles
Patti Crescenti
August 26, 2010
To Patti, Erin, Nikki, Cameron and Sarah as well as my Uncle Forest and Aunt Doris, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. We loved him very much. I know everyone has wonderful memories of him as he was a great man. Keep those memories alive and know he is in a better place.
Darryl Touchette
August 26, 2010
Patti and Dave's daughters....I am very sorry for the loss. He was a great man, friend and co-worker. The memories will live on forever. My thoughts and prayers and with you all at this difficult time.
August 26, 2010
Patti, Erin ,Nicole and Sarah I want to offer my condoleneces and love. I am sad to hear about David. I still think about all of youo ften. With love, Stephanie Bubier
August 26, 2010
Patti and girls ~ we are so sorry for your loss. You've been in our daily thoughts and prayers over the past months. The fond memories you have of David will help get you through this difficult time. Take Care. Sue and Morrell Crawford.
Mary Anne Conley-Baker
August 26, 2010
Patti, Erin, Sarah and Nicole, So sorry for your loss, David was a great man and he will be missed by many. Keep your memories of him close to your heart and it will help you through this. Thinking of you, Mary Anne and Family
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