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Francis Barrett Obituary

ATTLEBORO- Francis R. Barrett, 76, passed away peacefully on Mary 26, 2019. He was the loving husband of Linda M. (Johnson) Barrett, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.



Francis was born in Attleboro and was a son of the late Francis J. Barrett and Roseanna (St. George) Barrett.



Francis attended local schools and was employed as a truck driver and rigger for many years. Most recently he worked for the 123 Service Center on County St. Francis enjoyed scratch tickets and was an avid reader. He enjoyed the many years he spent driving truck and was a die hard Red Sox and Patriots fan. He was an outspoken man with a great sense of humor who cared deeply for his family. Although he could sometimes be a pain in the butt, he was loved dearly by his family and many close friends.



Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Theresa Tremblay and her husband Michael of Bristol, RI, Donna Debarge and her husband William of Virginia Beach, VA, Mark Barrett and his companion Kelly of Attleboro, and Tonja Traver and her husband John of Missoula, MT; siblings, John Barrett of Pawtucket, Kathy Arel and her husband Michael of Seekonk, Patty Zorio and her husband Larry of Venice, FL, Richard Barrett and his wife Lynn of Attleboro, Rose Provencher and her husband William of Phoenix, AZ, Peggy Pickett and her husband Norman of Pawtucket and Barbara Collito of Swansea; grandchildren, Jacob, Jonathan, Jessie, Logan and Renee'; twin great grandchildren Jordyn and Jayden and many nieces and nephews.



His funeral service will be held on Saturday June 1, 2019 at 11:30am in the Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St., Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Cremation to follow.



Calling hours will precede the service from 9:30-11:30am in the funeral home.



To light a memorial candle, sign the online guestbook or for directions, visit www.hathawayfunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sun Chronicle on May 31, 2019.

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taken 3 years agowhen i went home to visit

Tonja Traver

June 4, 2019

June 1, 2019

Visits to the gas station just won't be the same without Frannie's warm welcome and kind words to drive safely and have a good day.
He always brightened your day.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Cheryl & Rick Correia

May 31, 2019

Rest In Peace Fran.

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