Clarence H. Barrett Jr. , formerly of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Nashua,
N.H., died suddenly at his home in Clearwater, Fla., Monday, May 8, 2006,
at the age of 75. He was born Sept. 28, 1930, in St. Johnsbury,
the youngest son of the late Clarence H. and Josephine (Ferris)
Barrett. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1950, Clarence
later joined the U.S. Air Force, serving four years during the Korean
War. After returning home to St. Johnsbury, he worked as the parts
operational manager for Raymond B. Hoar Volkswagen garage for 10
years. He then moved his family to Nashua, N.H., where he worked
for Gateway Motor Co. Inc., also as the parts operational manager,
retiring after 28 years there. While in Nashua, Clarence was very
active in the Boy Scouts of America Troop 7, as well as the
Algonquin/Arrowhead District, serving as distinct vice chairman. He
was a member and deacon of the First Church of Nashua, serving on
many committees throughout the years. He was also a 49-year
member of the IOOF and was a past Noble Grand. Clarence was a
loving and devoted father, grandfather and brother, who enjoyed
spending time with family and helping others in need. Survivors
include two sons, Jeffrey Barrett and his wife Kathleen of Swanzey,
N.H., and James Barrett of Manchester, N.H.; a daughter, Janet Steeves
and her husband John of Merrimack, N.H., (e-mail;
Janet_Steeves@verizon.net); eight grandchildren, Jeff Jr., Jessica,
Justin, Jordan, Nathan, Tyler, Haley and Drew; two
great-grandchildren, Lydia and Christopher; four brothers, Herbert
Barrett of St. Johnsbury, William Barrett of Lyndon, Vt., Kenneth
Barrett and his wife Helen of Sutton, Vt., and Clinton Barrett and his
wife Lora of Marlborough, Mass.; three sisters, Katherine Hill and
her husband Charles of Williston, Vt., Betty Minshull and her
husband William of Passumpsic, Vt., and Mabel Barrett of St.
Johnsbury; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a
grandson, Joshua Barrett this past December; seven sisters, Ruth
Friend, Marion Stone, Louise Lunstrom, Margaret Smith, Audrey
Blain, Elizabeth Barrett and Patricia Barrett. Graveside services will
be held Sunday, May 28, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery
in St. Johnsbury, with Mr. Robert Minshull officiating. In lieu of
flowers, donations made in Clarence Barrett's memory may be
directed to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate,
20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
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