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James Barrett Obituary

James O. Barrett December 14, 1939 - October 4, 2013 West Willington - James O. Barrett, 74, of West Willington, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at his home. He was born December 14, 1939 in Meriden, the son of the late Wesley E. and Ella (Roberts) Barrett of Middletown. Prior to his retirement he was employed for 28 years as a herdsman for the University of Connecticut. He is survived by his brothers Wesley E. Barrett of Misquamicut, RI, Rodney Barrett of Hollywood, FL, Warren Barrett of Port Angeles, WA and Jeffrey Barrett of Perry, GA, also his sister, Sandra Hoffman of Thomaston, CT. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the New Lebanon Cemetery, Waterman Rd., Lebanon. There are no calling hours. The Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic, assisted with arrangements. Please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com for online memorial guest book.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Oct. 9, 2013.

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Warren Barrett

October 11, 2013

".....Home is the sailor, home from the sea,
And the hunter home from the hill."
Rest in peace, Jim, I'll be along in a while! See ya!-

Lisa Phillip Rimland

October 9, 2013

One of the best people that I have ever known. Lisa Phillip Rimland, Willington & Storrs Ct.

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