Marybeth Barrett died peacefully on December 1, 2016, after a long illness.
Marybeth was a third generation San Franciscan. She was the daughter of the late Robert C. Barrett and Elizabeth Donovan Barrett and the sister of Claire Barrett Kiely (deceased).
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert C. Jr. and Mary F. Barrett; her nephews, Robert C. (Chuck) Barrett, III (Gay), their children Robbie and Nick of Seattle, WA; James F. Barrett (Cynthia) also of Seattle, WA; John M. Kiely (Jessica), their children, Jack and Declan of Redwood City and Jeffrey B. Kiely (Jacqueline) and their daughter Teagen of San Jose, CA. She is also survived by her nieces Jennifer M. Barrett of Washington, D.C. and Christine E. Kiely of San Diego, CA.
Marybeth attended N.D.V., St. Cecilia's, the convent of the Sacred Heart, Dominican College of San Rafael (BA) and SFSU (MA).
She was a teacher and Principal in the SFUSD for 35 years at both the Elementary and Middle School levels.
Upon her retirement, Marybeth continued her travels throughout the world, including six Pilgrimages to Lourdes with the Order of Malta. She learned how to play an interesting hand of Bridge and devoted her time to a number of volunteer activities in many Catholic charitable organizations. She was the Past President of St. Mary's Medical Center Auxiliary as well as Little Children's Aid. She was active in her parish of St. Stephen as a lector and Eucharistic minister and also served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Marybeth was an active member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher (LGCHS) and a Dame in Obedience in the Order of Malta.
She was a member of the Olympic Club and past member of the Francisca Club.
Friends may visit Monday, December 12th after 3:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Monday 4:00pm and the celebration of the Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:00am ALL AT St. Stephen Church, 601 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery.
Marybeth has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lourdes Pilgrimage of the Order of Malta, 465 California St., Suite 818, San Francisco, 94104.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2016.

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Stan Chow

June 5, 2019

I just happened upon Principal Barrett's passing by following a link about the 50th anniversary of AP Giannini where I went to school in the late 70's. A funny memory I have of her was when someone stuck gum in my hair one day and I had to go to the office to get it out! Principal Barrett used typewriter fluid to get it out! I was a good kid and that was the only time I had to go to the principal's office - honest!

Ana Bonifacio

May 22, 2017

Dear dear Marybeth I will miss you very much. Your happy comments watching the. television and getting dinner together for you are going to be with me. Was incredible pleasure working for you.
Be on peace

Ana

Sue Moock

December 11, 2016

My condolences to the family. Marybeth was a wonderful educator and friend. She will be missed by many

Sue Moock

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