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Edward BARRETT Obituary

BARRETT, Edward Michael (Ted). With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Ted, surrounded by his loving wife Mary and family, at Taranaki Base Hospital, on Sunday 13 October, 2019, aged 78 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Mary for 57 years. Loving father of Phillip and Fiona, Christine, Kevin and Robyn, Tommy (deceased), Leonie and Peter, Kathryn and Jacob. Adored Grandad Ted of all his grandchildren and his great- grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Upside Down Education Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 'The Barrett family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth. Rosary will be held at the family home on Tuesday , 15 October at 7:00pm. Requiem Mass for Ted will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 16 October, at 10:30am, followed by his burial at Rahotu Cemetery at 1:00pm



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 14, 2019.

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Always a sad day to loose a 'Mighty Totara' from the coast.
Condolences to the Barrett family at this tough time.

Rodney Dawson

October 20, 2019

So sorry to read of Teds passing. Thinking of you Mary & family at this sad time. Lovely to see the All Blacks wearing arm bands in his honour.
Regards Marg Mccallum

Margaret Mccallum

October 20, 2019

I am so sorry I couldn't be with you all to celebrate the life of a most wonderful man. Ted, you are loved beyond words and you shall be missed always Moira MacDonald.

Moira MacDonald

October 16, 2019

To the Barrett Family
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Such a gentle man at rest.
Hugo and Maria van der Poel

Hugo and Maria Van der Poel

October 16, 2019

Sending our sincere condolences to you all.
Kindest regards Deb and Richard Washington

October 16, 2019

Sincere condolences to you all. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Take care

October 16, 2019

To Mary and family, Our thoughts are with you at this time, may past happy memories help you through this sat time. Kay and Kevin Stachurski

October 16, 2019

Condolences Mary, and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time, remember the all great times Ted and Dad had at Cape Egmont Boat Club, and at Rugby, and social events they attended together, many happy times together.
Paulette Bradford (Goodwin)

Paulette Bradford

October 15, 2019

Very sad to hear this news, condolences to all the family.
In our thoughts
The Cooke family (Ballinacree)

October 15, 2019

Mary &family. It's hard to bear the loss of someone close. My sympathy to you all.

Aileen Benton

October 15, 2019

To The Barrett Family
Condolences to you all on the passing of Ted.
Sincere apologies as we are unable to attend his funeral. Deepest Sympathy
Peter and Julie Fleming

October 15, 2019

Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all. Cheers Gaz

Gareth Goodin

October 15, 2019

Mary & Family we are so saddened to hear of the lost of Ted
Thinking of you at this sad time
Kevin & Vernessa Fleming & Family

October 15, 2019

Christine, Bradley, Jay and Kaleigh and your extended family so sad to hear of the loss of your much loved dad and grandad. All our love Yvonne, Rob and Kazia

Yvonne Webber

October 15, 2019

Kevin and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Robin and Glenice Houghton.

October 15, 2019

Mary & family. Deepest sympathy to you all. Ted, a gentleman through and through who leaves a wonderful legacy. Our thoughts are with you. Kindest regards Mike & Lynn Pillette

October 15, 2019

Love and light to Kathryn, Jacob and the entire family. He has such a legacy and so much to be proud of in you all! Kia kaha.

Jon Painter & Chelsea Green

October 15, 2019

Sending deepest sympathy to you Mary and your family near and afar..
Frank always enjoyed his chats with Ted and spoke fondly of him.
Lorraine Day, New Plymouth

October 15, 2019

Mary & family, Deepest sympathy to you all our thoughts are with you. Kind Regards Emmett & Marg Fleming

margaret fleming

October 15, 2019

We send the healing Angels to be by your side at this sad time. Also sending lots of Aroha to your boys so many miles away. May God comfort and bless you all ❤❤Our Maunga Taranaki stands tall with the Barrett whanau Arohanui

Patricia Dixon

October 15, 2019

Mary and family our deepest sympathies to you all on the sudden passing of Ted. He was a very gentle and caring man as our father George had first hand experience of which was greatly appreciated by our family. Our thoughts and prayers to everyone.
Dianne & Daryl, Janet & Richard and Jenny & Nigel

Dianne Christensen

October 14, 2019

Dear Leonie and family, please accept my condolences and sympathy for passing of your Dad. There can be no man like him in this whole world. Kia kaha. xx Jude

Judith Dinsdale

October 14, 2019

Sending our deepest condolences to the Barrett whanau..
Kia Manawanui
Tuuta Whanau Pungarehu

October 14, 2019

Kathryn and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. All our prayers and love to you xx

Richelle Roylance

October 14, 2019

Mary and family
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Regards Grant & Ann Hildred

October 14, 2019

Condolences to Mary and family, our sincere apologies for not being able to attend Ted's funeral. Thinking of you all, Tilly Riddick, Margaret Kelly (Schuler family).

Margaret Kelly

October 14, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jim & Maureen Priest

October 14, 2019

Shocked and saddened to hear of Ted's passing. Mary and family may you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's care. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Maureen & Denis Whiting

October 14, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to Mary an family. Ted was such a gentle and caring person. I'm sure he will be sadly missed.
Colin an Marie

Marie Reader

October 14, 2019

Deepest Sympathy to you all Regards Rod and Betty Smith New Plymouth

October 14, 2019

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