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Peacefully at his home in Cobourg on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Eric Barrett passed away at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Sylvia Barrett (nee Spencer) for 52 years. Loving father of Julia Barrett and Margaret Laton (Patrick). Cherished grandfather of Brittany Laton (Zachary Maharaj), Jaimie Laton, Robert Laton, and Elodie Krawczyk. Dear brother of Kathleen Keenan (the late Malcolm) and George Barrett (Mary). He will be sadly missed by his in-laws; Dianne Weatherall, Kathleen Giff, James Spencer and Thomas Spencer (Linda) and many nieces and nephews. Eric was a Third-Degree Knights of Columbus member for more than 50 years. A private Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cobourg with cremation to follow and interment of cremated remains at St Michael’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Northumberland Humane Society.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
Dear Sylvia & Family We are deeply saddened to hear about Eric's passing. He will be truly missed but not forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Our most sincere condolences.
I had the pleasure of knowing Eric when I worked in Cobourg. He always had a smile on his face and a funny thing to say. It was always a pleasure to serve him. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to all his family.
We were happy to have known Eric and worked with him too. Andre and Milka
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
God Bless and strengthen you and your family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
Sylvia My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I hope the memories of your time together bring you peace and comfort. Sending you much love.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Sylvia & family, many caring thoughts & prayers have been with you during your life journey. Loving & caring for each other always to the end. God will be welcoming a gentle, faithful soul as Eric's faith led everything in his life. Both of you always involved & helping when ever needed. You can rest now knowing Eric is in heaven completely restored and watching over each of you.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. It was an honor to meet Eric, with all his wit, humor, and joy. He had a contagious zest for life! We hope in time your memories will bring you comfort.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Barrett family. Hold him forever in your hearts and know that you were blessed by every moment that you had with Eric.
Our love and deepest sympathy. Eric was such a wonderful man and will be missed so much . We have such wonderful memories of him. His warmth and wit will stay in our hearts. Love to you all xo
Cherish your memories as you mourn his passing. I wish that John could have met him, but I’m so glad that I did have that opportunity. I looked again on Canada’s website to see if there wasn’t a loophole that would allow me to join you al Monday but there is not. We’ll certainly be with you in love and prayers for this dear man.
Dear Sylvia and Family, we are so very sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Thinking of you during this very difficult time and sending hugs and kisses
My sympathies to the whole family. Eric was the kindest, gentlest soul I have ever encountered.
Condolences to Sylvia and family at this difficult time. -Helen
Sylvia and family, so sorry to hear of your husband and fathers passing, my heart goes out to you. Hugs Marlene
Dear Sylvia -My deepest sympathy to you and your Girls and all Eric’s Family members. I chatted with Yvonne and Brian on hearing from Kay of Eric’s passing. Brian said “Eric was one of the good ones”. I was thinking of when you were here for the reunion and meeting up with you and Eric. I am sure you have many happy memories to hold on to. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Marilyn
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
Sylvia and family I was so very sorry to hear about Eric’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences. Your Neighbour Jeanie Haig #82 ?