Loretta Barry

Waterbury, CT Loretta Barry "Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother" Loretta (Bienvenue) Barry, 92, of Oxford, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Oxford, where she resided for the past 12 years. She was predeceased by her husband of over 45 years, Maurice Barry, with whom she shared a joyful and devoted marriage. Born in Waterbury on October 27, 1932, to Romeo and Juliette (Archambault) Bienvenue, Loretta grew up in a loving French-Canadian family and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School. Loretta was a woman of grace, warmth, and quiet strength. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life-cooking, sewing, and spending summers with her family at the beach in Old Lyme. Her home was a gathering place for loved ones, where she hosted countless meals that showcased her incredible culinary skills. She was especially known for teaching impromptu cooking lessons in her kitchen and sewing costumes for school plays, always with love and care. Above all, Loretta will be remembered for her deep devotion to her family. She celebrated every milestone in her children's, grandchildren's, and great-grandchildren's lives with heartfelt pride and unwavering support. She was, in every sense of the word, a lady-and one whose presence will be deeply missed. Loretta leaves behind to cherish her memory her six loving children, Sheila-Faith Barry of Ocala, FL, Stephen Barry of Yardley, PA, Eileen Marano of Oxford, David Barry and his wife, Paola of Old Lyme, Martin Barry of Boston, MA, Daniel Barry of Woodbury, and her brother, Richard Bienvenue of South Wellfleet, MA. Known affectionately as "Memere," Loretta cherished her role as grandmother to Michelle Bisono and her husband, Juan, Richard Marano and his fiancée, Jacqueline Toth, Christine Marano, Marisa Barry, Matthew Barry, Madeline Wessner and her husband Alex, Kyra Grab and her husband Carl, Gianna Barry, and Colin Barry. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Juan, Camila, Leo, and Romy Bisono, and Vienna Wessner, and leaves behind several cherished nieces and nephews, and many friends whose lives she touched through her kindness and generosity. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Richard M. Marano, and her siblings Lucille Messer, Pauline Maroney, and Andre Bienvenue. Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Anne, 515 South Main St., Waterbury, CT. Burial will follow at New Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury. There will be no calling hours. Everyone is kindly asked to meet directly at the Shrine of St. Anne on Friday morning. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT has been entrusted with handling Loretta's funeral arrangements.