Obituary of Barbara Barrett

Barbara Barrett, 91, of Woodstock died Friday, July 25, 2014 at home. She was born August 31, 1922 in Woodstock in the home she grew up in, daughter of Ethal and Estella (Frink) Barrett. Barbara graduated from Woodstock Academy and the Elizabeth A. Ollis School of Cosmetology. She was owner and operator of Barbara's Beauty Salon in Southbridge, MA, for 33 years. She was an active member of the East Woodstock Congregational Church and its Ladies Benevolent Society. One of the originators of the annual East Woodstock Fourth of July Jamboree-circa 1957. A life member of the Woodstock Fair Agricultural Society, Woodstock Historical Society and the Woodstock Theft Detecting Society. She is survived by her sister Doris Barrett of Woodstock, a niece Diane B. Morin of Woodstock, a niece Constance B. Kent of Foster, RI, a nephew David E. Barrett of Sheldon, WI, nine grandnieces and nephews and five great-grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother George E. Barrett he died in 1988 and a sister-in-law Cecelia A. Barrett she died in 2003. Services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Barbara's memory to the East Woodstock Congregational Church "Maintenance Fund", PO Box 156, East Woodstock, CT 06244. To share a memory with her family "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com