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William J. Barratt, 56, died Saturday, October 2, 2004 at his
home in Malden after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was
educated in the Malden school system and enlisted in the US Navy
in 1965. Upon returning from his tour of duty, he worked in his
father's business. He later joined the International Brotherhood
of Painters & Allied Trades, Local # 577 from which he recently
retired. Bill met his wife Judi, "the love of his life", when
they were 12 years old and the two would share their deep love
of God over the next thirty years with their son and two
daughters. Bill was a long-time member of the Church of the
Nazarene in Malden, the Eastside Athletic Association and Indian
Mound Golf Club. Bill was a natural athlete, an avid golfer,
enjoyed boating on Lake Ossipee and walking his dog, Buddy. He
was loved by all who knew him and will be remembered as one of a
kind.
He is survived by his wife Judith M. (McLean) Barratt, his son
William J. Barratt Jr. of N. Andover, his daughters, Staci L.
Milward and husband Christopher of Haverhill and Brooke J.
Conserva and husband James of N. Andover. He was the cherished
grandfather of Gianna, James, Jonathan, Jason and Christian. He
was the brother of Geraldine Mini and Robert F. Barratt of
Missouri.
He was proceeded in death by his father William Barratt and his
mother Helen F. (Wandelear) Barratt.
Visitation will be held at the Weir-Mac Cuish Golden Rule
Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden on Tuesday from 4-8PM..
Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to the Barratt
Memorial Fund, Church of the Nazarene, 529 Eastern Ave., Malden,
MA 02148.
Funeral from the Church of the Nazarene, 529 Eastern Ave.,
Malden on Wednesday, October 6th. at 10AM. The Rev. Rod Rivera
will be officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Dale
Cemetery, Malden
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