Howard Kenneth ""H.K."" Barrup

Howard Kenneth "H.K." Barrup, 85, of Newport, well known as Mr. Fix It, passed away January 10, 2011 in Newport. He was born June 21, 1925 in West Charleston, a son of Mark and Kathleen (Daggett) Barrup. On July 21, 1951 he married Patsy Turner who predeceased him on June 12, 2008. Mr. Barrup was dedicated to creating and restoring antique cars, and gas and steam engines. He was a wealth of knowledge and often problem-solved mechanical issues. He always had the time to discuss the inner-workings of his creations or philosophically debate the meaning of life. He enjoyed life and found humor in all of life's conundrums. He was a member of the Vermont Gas and Steam Engine Association, the Granite State Gas and Steam Engine Association and Eastern Townships Antique Machinery Association. Mr. Barrup founded Barrup's Fix It Shop, and was formerly employed by Natole Motors and North Country Motors. He is survived by his children: Steven Barrup and his wife Sue of Newport Center, Stuart Barrup and his wife Bonnie of West Charleston, and Bradley Barrup and his wife Joanne of Newport, by his grandchildren: Melissa, Gretchen, Thomas and Adam Barrup and Jaime Roy and by his great grandchildren Alexis and Ashlyn Janci, and Bella Barrup. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Pat Barrup of FL, two nieces Pam and Wanda and by cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Wayne Barrup. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday January 14, 2011 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday January 15,2011 with the Rev. Alfred Nelson officiating. Spring interment in West Charleston Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Old Stone House Museum, 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington, Vt 05860. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated. Reply Forward