Obituary of Herman Everett Barlow

EASTFORD Herman Everett Barlow, Sr, 90, of Eastford, died peacefully on Saturday Oct 24, 2009 surrounded by his family. He is survived by Jean (Trepal) Barlow, his loving wife of 59 years. He leaves his six sons and daughters-in-law: David and Ruth of Coopersburg, PA, Glenn and SuAnn of Eastford, Bruce and Linda of Marshall, MI, Herman Jr. and Diane, Dennis and Joan, and James and Kathy Jean all of Eastford; a brother Clement Barlow of Brielle, NJ, 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Born at home in Westford, CT on Jan 16, 1919, Herman moved to Eastford with his family at an early age, where he resided until his death. In 1954, together with his father-in-law, the late Edward A. Trepal, Herman established a hardware store in Storrs, CT. He continued to manage Mansfield Supply until his retirement at age 87. He was well known and respected in the Storrs community as an honest and hard-working businessman and friend. Herman was an active member of the Eastford Baptist Church for over 40 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Three words that can be used to characterize his life are Integrity, Service and Humility. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Oct 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Eastford Baptist Church 133 Union Rd, Eastford, CT 06242 with a Memorial Service beginning at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eastford Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 133 Union Rd, Eastford, CT 06242, a scholarship fund Herman started upon the death of his mother or The Camp Nahaco Park Commission, PO Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242. To share a memory "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com