William Edward Barrett

William Edward Barrett, age 80, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE. He was born on August 12, 1943, in Dunmore, PA, son of the late William A. and Catherine Barrett. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed by all.
Mr. Barrett graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in Scranton, PA, Class of 1961. He went on to receive his BS from the University of Scranton before joining the National Guard. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Mary, in 1966 and together they raised their three children.
Mr. Barrett made his career with the Department of the Treasury as a skilled manager and trainer for over 39 years until his retirement. In his spare time, you could find Bill reading the newspaper, drinking a cup of coffee, walking the boardwalk, chatting with family and friends, spinning tales with his brothers and browsing Facebook to keep up with his family from near and far. He was a friend of Bill W's for 20 years. Bill was a charismatic man who drew you in with his smile. He was a born leader and his ability to be personable and kind to everyone made him well respected by all who knew him. Mr. Barrett's famous secret recipe BBQ chicken will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure of tasting it.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Veronica Barrett in 2021 and his daughter, Patricia Kushner in 2007. He is survived by his son, William B. Barrett (Kelley); his daughter, Michelle Sabin (Michael); his grandchildren: Ashley Kushner, Emiley Kushner, Craig Kushner, Jr., Meghan Sabin, Allison Barrett, William K. Barrett, Sarah Sabin, Catherine Barrett, and Abigail Sabin; and his siblings: Mary Catherine Rotert, and Robert, Joseph, and Paul Barrett.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org/donate or to the American Heart Association at heart.org.
Please visit Mr. Barrett's Life Memorial Webpage and sign the online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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