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William Barrett Obituary
WESTBOROUGH - William H. Barrett, Jr., 85, of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was the husband of the late M. Theresa (Sullivan) Barrett.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late William and Minnie (Tremblay) Barrett. He was educated in Worcester schools and graduated from Worcester Junior College.
During WWII, he served with the U. S. Navy at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Bill had a long career as an account executive in the plumbing supply industry, most recently with Colt Plumbing Company.
He was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church where he sang in the choir. He was a founding member of the Westborough Community Chorus, a member of the American Legion, a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Westborough Players Club.
Bill loved singing, playing the saxophone, dancing and illustration. He also enjoyed home improvement projects, carpentry and gardening. He was proud of his military service and association with the American Legion, and had a lifelong interest in WWII history. He was an avid Red Sox fan.
He is survived by his four children: Bonnie A. Barrett of Brooklyn, NY; William H. Barrett, III of Worcester; Kerrie J. Barrett of Westborough and Kara-Jean M. Barrett of Gijón, Spain; two grandchildren: Benjamin Leverone Barrett and Noah Liam Barrett-Arango as well as many nieces and nephews.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 11, at 10:30 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial, with military honors, will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church St., Westborough, will be on Monday, September 10 from 4 to 7 P.M.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Barrett
September 12, 2012
Kerrie: I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Susan Blanchette
Alice Morrison
September 11, 2012
Bill will be missed by many in and around Westborough. His insight into what the Chorus could be, has made us a strong community of singers. I feel very blessed meeting him and his friendship over many years. His great smile will be missed.
Traci McCarthy
September 11, 2012
Bonnie, Bill, Kerrie and Kara:
My thoughts are with you and hoping you find comfort in one another and your Dad's many friends. Traci
Mark Malkovich
September 10, 2012
To Bonnie and the Barrett family: Deepest sympathies from your Newport Music Festival family.
J. Orsi
September 9, 2012
Your "Pops" was a good friend to me...he will be missed!
Judy Achorn
September 9, 2012
Bonnie,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was a very sweet man.
Joan Truesdell
September 8, 2012
Bill was the ideal neighbor and friend. We will miss him while we know he rests in peace.
The Truesdells
Kim and Terry Barton
September 8, 2012
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Mr. Barrett was a fine gentleman and honorary man. I remember him coming into Gibbons to organize the essey contest for Veteran's Day and his participation in the parades. Peace be with you all.
September 8, 2012
Peace to the entire family.
Michael J McCann
Janie O'Neil
September 7, 2012
I loved it when Bill laughed. His face lit up and his eyes twinkled. Red Sox on the porch, singing at church and in chorus, the legion, his faith, his community, his Terry......
And, four great kids and two wonderful grandsons. Perfect.
Darcy Lauzier
September 7, 2012
Thank you UB for all the wonderful memories and for my great cousins! I will miss you being here, rest in peace my dear Uncle. Love your neice Darcy (aka D5)
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