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Neal Barrett Obituary
Neal had been a graduate of Nashua High School. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of NH. Neal had been employed by Collier International in Manchester.
He was a certified realtor instructor, a former Governmental Affairs Director in Nashua. A member of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce, and the NH and National Association of Realtors. A member of the Commercial Investment Board of Realtors, where he was heavily involved, and most recently served on their Forms Task Force, Public Policy Committee and an instructor for their education programs.
Neal was also a fan of UNH Hockey and Football.
Along with his mother, Neal is survived by; Two brothers; John J. Barrett Jr. of Lowell, MA and David Barrett of Nashua. One sister; Michaela Barrett-Rhoades and her husband James of Lowell, MA. His longtime beloved companion; Dede Crocker of Amherst
Aunt and Uncle; Mary J. Kennedy and her husband William of Reading, MA. His pets; Buster and Boomer One niece, several cousins and many close friends
Neal will be remembered most for his endless considerate acts of selfless devotion to all, especially for his family and loved ones. Remembered by the Realtor Community as the the go-to person for Commercial Real Estate rules and law. Countless Realtors called on Neal when in a bind or needed a new perspective on how to do the right thing; and Neal always helped (usually with a quick witted joke thrown in).
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday November 30, 2016 in the Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral Home, 21 Kinsley St., Nashua, NH from 3 to 7 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 7:00 PM. Burial will take place in St Patrick Cemetery, Lowell, MA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, PO Box 3116, Nashua, NH 03061-3116. To view an on-line memorial, send a condolence or for more information, go to www.anctil-rochette.com. ; Services and arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Neal Barrett
Marcia Hoey
November 22, 2024
Neal was a beautiful person who gave of himself. I found his personality to be electric and his courses were never boring. He will always be in my fondest memories.
A wonderful soul .
My Warmest sympathy
Marcia Hoey
Guiding Light Reality
Kathy Roosa
November 22, 2024
HOWDY
The real estate industry misses Neal . . He gave so much to the industry and he was never
afraid to speak up and defend consumer protection
rights .He was a true advocate for Nh state laws . Rest in peace Neal ... that´s a 10-4 good buddy !
Michael Jessop
November 25, 2023
Wish you were around to talk to. Miss some of our conversations from ages ago.
kathy roosa
November 22, 2021
Neal is missed more and more as time goes on !
Marcia Hoey
November 22, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Neal was a wonder teacher. He had a way of using humor to help us remember what would happen if we violated the real estate rules and regulations. He is missed my many, myself included. I am thankful for his teachings. God bless you all. May your hearts heal with time, and laughter come from your memories.
My condolences
Marcia. Hoey of Guiding Light Realty.
Phil Grandmaison
November 22, 2019
Not too many days go by without thinking about our friend. Neal taught me about real estate but he was also a shining example of just how to treat other people.
December 6, 2017
Quite shocked to hear of this news- Just tried to reach Neal for a Referral Opportunity--We knew each other thru various Chambers/etc. So sorry to hear of this as he was special guy!! Bill Quinn(E&B Insurance - Nashua, NH)
Deborah Stripling
November 29, 2017
May the light of this candle dance with Neal's Spirit.
Deborah Stripling
November 29, 2017
Dear Barrett Family,
I reach out to you, today, as you journey through the one year anniversary of Neal's premature passing.
Angel-versaries can be painful, especially during the holidays. I'm sending you our sincere condolences and prayers. May you find some comfort in your memories, of Neal, as you gather with friends & family. May his sense of humor tickle your heart, as you keep the window to Neal's life open.
My sister, Marcia Hoey & I enjoyed many continuing education classes with Neal. His passion for our profession was always a breath of fresh air. His sense of humor was engaging. I'm certain anyone who knew Neal also loved him. Marcia and I are so very sorry for your loss. Neal's Spirit was enlightening. May he rest in peace forever more.
Michael Jessop
August 14, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Barretts! I just recently found out about Neal's passing. I remember when he convinced me to go with his Nashua High School team to the NH Model UN event up in Andover, if I remember correctly. Good times!
Paul provencher
June 13, 2017
Wow, I am shocked to learn of Neal's passing. He was one of the nicest person you could ever meet. I was getting ready to email him to take some classes from him and came upon his obituary. I am truly sorry for your loss. He will be missed, a friend Paul.
David Gray
May 7, 2017
So sorry to hear of Neal's death. He was a good friend to me during my years in Nashua. I remember him fondly -- he was a thoughtful and intelligent guy, with a great sense of humor. I'm very sorry for your loss.
David McCarthy
April 20, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, I really liked working with Neal, a great guy.
David McCarthy
Marcia Hoey
April 13, 2017
To The Family of Neal Barrett, I was shocked to learn of Neal's demise. I have taken many re classes with him. Neal was an excellent teacher who took his profession seriously; Those of us who learned with Neal were confident in what we were doing. Neal had a presence about him that made one feel at ease. He was approachable and he had a great sense of humor. I will miss him as a person, and a teacher. My Deepest Sympathy
Doug Kilgore
March 26, 2017
My condolences to the family. Neal was always a go-to resource throughout my real estate career and I took many of his classes, including one less than two weeks before he passed. His knowledge, perspective and especially his good natured sense of humor will be sorely missed. Thank you for all your help Neal.
Constance Womersley
March 23, 2017
I am saddened with the news of Neal's passing. He was a special friend I was lucky to have in my life. So very sorry. He did make me smile.
Tamara Crocker
January 4, 2017
I had the privilege of knowing Neal for many years. First as a friend and companion to my cousin Dede Crocker. Then as a colleague at Colliers International NH. You are so missed by your loved ones and your work "family." Thank you for all the life, humor and care you shared with all who crossed your path while you were here.
Andrew Horton
December 15, 2016
Neal was a swell guy. Neal was a first rate debater and I had the pleasure of doing Model UN --High School edition---up at Plymouth State with Neal. We both ended up at UNH in the same dorm. He exuded compassionate cynicism--sharp wit and a soft smile. Long after college we stayed in touch...until the recent past. Neal lives on in spunky spirit. Be Strong and Be Well Barretts and Dede.
December 3, 2016
I am so sorry. Neal and I had many discussions regarding real estate...he was a great teacher.
Pamela R. Julian, Merrimack,NH
Alyson Perrin
December 3, 2016
Very sorry to hear about Neal....good memories from Frye and Waite St in the 70s my condolences to Mrs. Barrett, Michaela, Jackie and David.....
Evie Goodspeed
December 1, 2016
You will be missed, I've been taking your classes for years, Yours were the only classes I wanted to take.I was stunned to here about your passing. My thoughts are with your family. You always made me work in class and laugh
Dan Phelps
November 30, 2016
Really fond memories of Neal, my best friend from those formative years of my life in the Hazeltine-Frye-Waite hood. My sympathies to the family.
Margherita Verani
November 30, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace
Katie and don Beaulieu
November 30, 2016
Michaela, Norma and the entire Barrett family, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good son to Norma and helped her when she needed it. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
J
November 30, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
J
November 30, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronny Perrin
November 30, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the barrett family.. Even though I had not seen Neal in many yrs, some of my fondess childhood memories are playing stra-o-matic baseball with neal in the camper on Frye St.. The Perrin family sends its condolences to Norma Jackie Michaela and David. Another great guy gone way to soon. R.I.P my old friend.
Ravi Viswanath
November 30, 2016
To the Barrett Family, Dede, and all of Neal's friends:
I had the privilege of being Neal's friend since we met at UNH in 1984 when he greeted me as a volunteer helping international students like myself feel at home. I still remember the August day we met. He was wise beyond his 20 years then, had spent time in Russia, spoke Russian and planned to work in related political arenas during that period of the Cold War. He was one of the kindest, most helpful people I knew, and there was no noble cause he would not support. I used to wonder how he found the time to do so many things. We became good friends and stayed in touch after he moved to study in Virginia.
As our respective work made us neighbors in Nashua in 1988-1989, we hung out almost on a daily basis, and a lot of yarns can be spun from those days. Time flew by, I got married, my wife and I moved to California at the end of 1991. He made it out to visit in 1995, and I managed to visit and see him in 2004 and most recently in 2014. Time and distance, and vastly differing career areas, did not dent our friendship. We picked up the threads without a hitch every time we spoke or met. I just wish it had been more often. I always thought there would be another time, I always thought I could bring my sons over to meet him. They know enough of him from all the stories I have told them.
To this day I think of him as a younger brother. I cannot believe he is gone. I have myself witnessed how many lives he touched on a daily basis, his natural kindness and compassion, his ready wit and humor, his breadth of knowledge and appetite to know more.
I know Neal lives on in the memories of the countless friends whose lives he brightened. Definitely his flame still burns in this corner of California.
RIP my dear friend.
David Sampson
November 29, 2016
Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
Stella Demetri
November 29, 2016
I will remember Neal as being smart,sense of humor and a true gentleman.
My condolences to his family.
Kathy Roosa
November 29, 2016
To the Barrett Family and Dede
I am so fortunate to have known Neal as a friend and co-worker. He was a Gentleman and a Scholar.
Neal always gave total commitment with passion and devotion .
His honest and heartfelt discussions will be so missed and irreplaceable. I think of Neal as a true , and talented professional . I will remember him always with a sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye . Neal was like a kid brother that you could laugh with , argue with , and someone you could always rely on .
His familiar salutation "Howdy "will warm our hearts forever .
Rest In Peace my friend
Kathy Roosa
November 29, 2016
Dear Norma, Michaela, Jack and David Words cannot express the profound sadness felt with the news of Neal's untimely passing.
Though many years have passed since we saw everyone,the memories of your family have never faded and in reading the many tributes posted here,recall Neal to be the man he became as he was so like that as a young kid. And we loved seeing the photos of everyone. Our deepest condolences on your loss, and keeping you in our hearts and prayers. Pat & Pete Toohey Royal Oak, Michigan
Al Halle'
November 28, 2016
I was very fortunate to have known Neal as an educator, Realtor and friend. May God Bless Him and his family!
David Beati
November 28, 2016
My condolences...
David Beati
Deb Lucey
November 28, 2016
Neal's passion as a Real Estate Educator was exemplified by the enthusiastic manner in which he taught and by his genuine interest to impart knowledge to those eager to learn. Approachable and always had a smile..My thanks for all of the classes I've attended over the years. My sincere condolences to family and friends.
Robin Smith
November 28, 2016
Great Guy-Great Instructor. How sad to have heard this news. He will be missed. Prayers to his family for healing and strength.
Bronwen Pritchard
November 28, 2016
Dear Barrett Family, including DeDe; I am heart sick Neal's passing; such a wonderful person, intelligent with a quick humor and so very kind; never saw him angry or heard him be difficult; when I returned to RE, it was Neal and Jim that encouraged me with their go to attitude and warm, sensitive manner. Very difficult to believe Neal will not be teaching another class - who does it better? Will miss seeing and chatting with Neal very much. My deepest condolences to his family......
Rick Ruo
November 28, 2016
Not sure what to say. My sincere condolences to the Barrett family. Neal and I go back 27 years when he was a spunky 25 year old GAD for the Greater Nashua Board of Realtors. I liked Neal greatly and I will miss him more. Neal was the go-to voice of reason on many levels. Loved his humor and his intellect. I just can't say enough good about Neal. This great guy and I met for an extended lunch just the week prior. Why? Because I needed to pick his brain again about process and procedure and he needed to pick my brain on how to optimize his new Blackberry. We have lost a wonderful person and I am deeply saddened. Rest now my friend.
Mary Chamberlin
November 28, 2016
My condolences to Dede and the Barrett family. As a Realtor I have taken several classes that Neal taught. I found them informative and entertaining (even when he put me on the spot). Neal will be missed by many. Love and prayers go out to you in your time of need. God Bless...
Mel Houston
November 28, 2016
Rest in Peace Neal...My deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.
Sam Korsak
November 28, 2016
Neal was a great man and a great friend. He enriched my life and made me laugh. I am so fortunate to have had the chance to know him and deeply saddened at the loss.
Barbara Dumont
November 28, 2016
My condolences to the Barrett family. Neal will be sorely missed because of his many contributions to his community and to the Realtor organization. I had the opportunity to be in his Core class many times and he had a way of teaching the dull, boring updates with a wonderful,quick-witted sense of humor. I always walked away from his classed with the knowledge that I needed. A true loss to all who were connected to him in any way.
Phil Grandmaison
November 28, 2016
Nashua has lost one of its finest citizens and those of us who knew Neal have lost a reliable and unwavering friend.
Martha Koumides
November 28, 2016
Peace and love to Dede, as you find comfort in your wonderful memories of your dear friend.
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With our deepest sympathy,
Stuart & Marva
Shawn Sawyer
November 27, 2016
I have been blessed to have known Neal for most of my life going back to our days working at Demoulas to all my years in Real Estate. Always a thoughtful and caring friend, Neal has been a voice of reason and knowledge for all us he touched through the years. He will truly be missed. My deepest condolences to the Barrett family.
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