Dwight Barrett

Dwight Barrett June 2, 1918 - August 13, 2009 Lebanon - Dwight Webster Barrett, 91, of Lebanon, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Kilpatrick) Barrett, passed away Thursday (Aug. 13, 2009) in Colchester after an extended convalescence. Born June 2, 1918 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Edwin and Bessie (Norton) Barrett. Mr. Barrett was a mail carrier for many years for the Colchester Post Office. On August 14, 1964, he and Betty were married at the Westchester Congregatio-nal Church, where he was an active member and served as the Superintendant of Sunday School for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and was an avid bowler. He will be remembered fondly by his family for his jokingly sharp wit. In addition to his loving wife of 45 years, he is survived by seven children, Pamela Barrett Valley of Oregon, Deborah Barrett Hotham of Norwich, Dwight S. Barrett of Hebron, James Barrett of Lebanon, Carol Barrett of Middletown, Webster Barrett of Quinebaug and Jeffrey Barrett of Newington; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends. Friends may call Sunday from 3 - 5 PM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. Funeral Services will be observed on Monday beginning at 10 AM with a Chapel Service at 11 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Hospice of Eastern CT, 34 Ledgebrook Drive, Mansfield Center, CT 06250. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneral home.com.