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Charles Barrett Obituary
Chuck attended several schools across the country due to his father's various deployments in the USMC. He was an accomplished athlete. In the Boy Scouts, Chuck attained the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 13. Later on in his teens he played drums in Barry's Band and loved rock music.
Chuck was a graduate of Greenfield High School, Class of 1976 and attended Greenfield Community College for a semester before he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He started his career in the Air Force as a Recreation Specialist with Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas. He then became a Recruiter and was stationed in South County, RI where he traveled up and down the eastern seaboard for his duties. Chuck received many awards for excellence in the recruiting field. He retired as a Technical Sergeant in Portsmouth, NH after 20 years of service.
Chuck enjoyed vintage Corvettes and Harley Davidson motorcycles He was a member of the American
Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Dover, NH. He volunteered his time at the Dover Children's Home and the New Hampshire Veterans Home. Chuck had a mischievous smile, wonderful sense of humor and was a great practical joker.
Chuck leaves behind four daughters; Dawn L. Barrett of Boston, Staff Sgt. Brandi L. Barrett (ANG), Nikki J. Barrett and Alli I. Barrett of Kittery, ME; his father Charles F. Barrett of Greenfield, MA; two sisters, Leilani LaClaire of West Boylston, MA, Kelli Dobosz and her husband, Jonathan of Greenfield, MA; and a brother, Joseph Barrett of Greenfield, MA. He also leaves behind an aunt and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Chuck was predeceased by his mother Irene Barrett in 2011.
A memorial graveside service for Chuck on Friday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Greenfield.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. Sympathy message available at kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Barrett
Regina Ford
July 28, 2024
RIP Chuck. I hope your family is doing well without you.
Regina M Ford
August 1, 2021
Chuck - I miss hearing the sound of your voice! I think of you often, and your great sense of humor. You will not be forgotten. You were a good man. I was lucky to have you in my life. I'm glad you are at peace.
We miss you chuck. A great recruiter
William Cavalieri
July 28, 2020
A great recruiter and caring man. You are missed
Regina Ford
August 2, 2019
It's hard to believe it's been two years. I still think of Chuck all the time. I miss our conversations, his jokes, and his friendship. I want his family to know how much he is still missed. I say a prayer for him nightly. I hope he's at peace, and with his mother. I'm so glad he was a part of my life.
August 25, 2018
Nikki Barrett
June 3, 2018
I am so sorry for not thanking everyone sooner. This makes me smile and honor my father. To know he has so many that loved him like we did gives me peace.
Regina Ford
August 21, 2017
Chuck was a wonderful person, kind hearted, funny, a hard worker, adventerous, a good friend, co-worker, and will be greatly missed. No one deserved the physical pain he had to endure the past few years of his life. When we spoke, he always mentioned how proud he was of his girls. One of my dearest friends that I will never forget. Rest in Peace.
August 5, 2017
My heart goes out to all of Chuck's immediate family and close friends. I had the great privilege of serving with Chuck in the Air Force. He was a dear friend and colleague. I particularly enjoyed his competitive spirit and as someone I could rely on as a co-worker. He will be missed but not forgotten. Rest In Peace buddy.
Russ Mercier
August 4, 2017
Rest in Peace Chuck. Thoughts and prayers for all left behind.
Tony Pivirotto
August 4, 2017
Worked with Chuck while in the Air Force, was one of the best recruiters I ever knew. Will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and daughters.
Skip & Nancy Bailey
August 3, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Chuck at the Post.
Alisha Wrobleski
August 3, 2017
Dawn, Brandi, Nikki and Alli-
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your father was one of a kind will be remembered always. May you hold your memories close and remember he is always with you.
Betty (BJ) Love
August 3, 2017
Chuck was one of my dearest friends and I will love and miss him always. My heart goes out to all of his family.
William Cavalieri
August 3, 2017
A great friend, and co-worker. You will be missed.
Terry Barrett
August 2, 2017
Chuck will be missed. Warmest regards and love to his family.
Suzette Johnson
August 2, 2017
Sorry about your brother Leilani. Thinking of you and your family.
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