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Mickey Barrett Obituary

Mickey R. Barrett, departed this life on August 22, 2013. He was born on September 29, 1944 in Farmville, N.C. to the late Eddie Pete and Patsy Barrett. Mickey was the beloved and faithful husband of Madie S. Barrett whom he married October 18, 1966. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, 48 years, and during this time he became a Welder. In 2000, he earned a certificate of recognition for 35 years of conscientious service. He is survived by his loving children, Martin (Tanisha) Barrett, Marsha Barrett-Hurt (Ron Sr.), Michael Ritter, Sr, Mayona (Lorenzo) Byam. Mickey was the seventh of fourteen children, Evangelist Marion Mills of Queen, NY, Elder Edward Barrett (Mary) of Winterville, NC, Ida Gray Barrett-Lovitt of Ayden, NC, Dr Sharida Devi of Hollis, NY, Deacon Roy Barrett (Mamie) of Hampton, VA, Pastor Peggy Barrett-Joyner (Bishop Howard) of North Haven, CT, William Barrett of Hamden, CT, Melvin Barrett of Greenville, NC, Pastor Linwood Barrett, Sr (Denise) of Winterville, NC, Deacon Edward (Bob) Barrett of New Haven, CT. Loving grandfather of Michael Ritter, Jr, Martin W., Brittany and Martin Barrett, Jr., Tyquanna Mathis, Ronniece, and Ron Hurt, Jr, Johnny Parker and Lamont Crenshaw. Loving great-grandfather of Ahmari Ritter and Jade' Marie Mathis, 2 aunts Hattie Barrett and Dorothy Clark of Washington, DC. His godchildren Taima Ollison (Kenneth), Leslie Singleton, Stephen Douglas, Robin James, Laura Williams, Charlene Neal-Palmer, Carmen Green and Mike Martin, brother in law of Mrs. Velma Barrett, of New Haven, Norma Barrett (Pastor Jackie) of LaGrange, NC, Clementine S. Barrett of Fayetteville, NC; Finnia Easton of Florence, SC, Lillian S. Copleland of Baltimore, MD, Josephine Cox (William) of Hampton, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. Mickey was predeceased by brothers, Charles Ray, Jimmy Barrett, sister, Alice Faye Barrett Brock. A ceremony of celebration of his life will be held on Fri, Aug. 30, 2013 at 11 a.m. at The New Trinity Temple Church, 285 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT. Calling hours from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment in Beaverdale Memorial Park. SERVICES OF COMFORT ENTRUSTED TO McClam Funeral Home, 95 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511. Online condolences available at www.mcclamfuneralhome.net.


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Published by New Haven Register from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2013.

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Beverly Gay

September 2, 2013

We are certainly praying with you & for you. The Gay family of Farmville NC.

August 30, 2013

Sorry we could not make it but our hearts are there even though our bodies are not present.Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that this is hard. but God will see you thru. We love you all. Cousin Lois & Family from VA.

August 30, 2013

To Madie and the family, I'm sorry for your lost. Our prayers are with you.

The Clemmons Family

Evangelist Sharon Smith

August 30, 2013

To Pastor Peggy Joyner Bob. William and the rest of Mickey 's siblings. I am praying for you,that God blesses you with peace and strength during this time of grief. Your brother was a wonderful man. My family and I will always remember him. Always ready with a real smile. My God bless you and keep you today and always.

Evangelis Sharon Smith

August 30, 2013

To Madie, Marsha & Martin. I am truly sorry for your loss. It is 2:23 am and I just found out Mickey will be missed, but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I will not be there with you later this morning.but please know that you are in my prayers. May God comfort you and keep you during this trying time.

Minister T. Lamar Leak

August 30, 2013

Words cannot express the Love this man showed to all who came in contact with him. Im most grateful to have known him for the time I did...Certainly there will NEVER be another UNCLE MICKEY!

Lastly, I'm grateful for the special memory I have of him from the last MARTIN LUTHER KING BRUNCH! My prayers are with my family.

August 30, 2013

I will always remember Uncle Mickey's warm smile and quiet strength.While my heart aches, I know that absent from the body means he is present with our Lord.To God be the glory. Love to the family.
Lisa, Leo, Steven

Lisa

August 29, 2013

I will hold the memory of Uncle Mickey's smile and quiet strength in my heart always. While my heart aches, I know that absent from the body means he is present with the Lord. To God I give the glory.
Love to the family,
Lisa, Leo, Steven

August 29, 2013

Slick, you always brightened my day. We had a ton of laughs together. I'll miss talking UConn girls hoops with you. I feel blessed just to have had a friend like you. John McCarthy

Tina Pitts

August 29, 2013

I am so sorry for you loss my prayers are with you and your family

Sharada Devi

August 29, 2013

I will always love you and carry memories of you in my heart.

Your sister -Dr. Sharada Devi

Dawn Barrett

August 29, 2013

My Uncle "Slick Mick" is truly one of a kind. A heart of gold! May God be please with him!

Gary Staffa

August 29, 2013

Mickey was a great guy to work with always willing to help you out. Always a smile on his face. A true people person.

August 29, 2013

Mickey,I am truly sadden to hear of your passing. You are a great friend and will always be in my heart. Steve Brownell ( coworker )

Johnnie Stewart sr.

August 28, 2013

I was heart broken to hear that my friend and co-worker had passed. We had many great hours of fishing on our boats. Mickey was a fine man who always had a smile for everyone. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.

August 28, 2013

You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved husband. May God provide strength and comfort during this great time of loss. (Psalm 23)

TONYA MITCHELL(COOPER)

August 27, 2013

To Aunt Madie and Family, My heart is sadden of the loss of Uncle Mickey. But know that GOD has a GREATER PLAN for him in HIS KINGDOM. Uncle Mickey has a NEW HOME over in GLORY and we are to REJOICE his NEW LIFE. Family stay strong and know that HE is always watching over you.

john lomax

August 27, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 27, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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