Loving husband and father
Mr. James M. Barrett, 68, died peacefully in his Middlebury home surrounded by family, Thursday, March 12, 2015, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judith (Urbanowicz) Barrett, and his son, Sean Barrett of Stamford.
Jim was born in Waterbury Feb. 22, 1947, son of the late John F. and Muriel (Cass) Barrett. Jim grew up in Middlebury and graduated from Woodbury High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Fairfield University in 1969 and a master’s degree in education from Southern Connecticut State University in 1971. He taught in the Waterbury school system for 32 years, at both West Side Middle School and Bunker Hill School.
An avid fisherman who enjoyed blissful days on the lakes of Connecticut and cruises with his wife, Jim also was a passionate ham radio operator for 55 years, with the call letters K1RDO.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Hartford HealthCare VNA program for helping Jim spend his final days with comfort and dignity.
The family will host a private memorial service. There are no calling hours. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home at 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to:
The American Radio Relay League
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
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