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Michael T. Barry

October 8, 1933 — November 1, 2023

Michael T. Barry, 90, formerly of Huntington Rd. in Hadley passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Quabbin Health Care in Athol after a brief illness. Michael was born in Northampton, the son of the late Francis and Sylvia (Bridgman) Barry. He was raised and educated in Northampton, attending local schools, and graduating from Northampton High School. Michael enlisted in the US Coast Guard, serving during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, he met and married Maureen Flynn on February 11, 1956. They enjoyed 67 years of love, family, and memories together. Mike worked as a Lineman and Cable splicer for Verizon Telephone for many years before retiring. He was an avid golfer, (6 handicap) and a longtime member of the Amherst Country Club. He enjoyed reading and was an avid history buff, especially the Civil war and the American West. Mike was a communicant of the former St. John’s Catholic Church in Hadley. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Sylvia and his sister, Patricia Anderson. He leaves his beloved wife of 67 years, Maureen (Flynn) Barry. His children; Michael Barry and his wife Rebecca, David Barry and his wife Liane and Lisa Barry-Stockwell and her husband Rob. His grandchildren; Paul Barry and his wife Elise, Elantha Barry and her husband Jon Wan, Casey Forbes and her husband Christopher, and Hannah Wiley and her fiancé Trinity Griffin, and great grandchildren; Wesley, Noah, Miles, Hudson and Aidan. His sister, Sally Growhoski and many nieces and nephews. A CELEBRATION OF MICHAELS LIFE WILL BE HELD IN 2024 AND PRIVATE BURIAL SERVICES WITH CATHOLIC RITES AND U.S. MILITARY HONORS WILL BE OBSERVED AT ST. MARY’S CEMETERY, NORTHAMPTON.
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