David Robert Barrett Death – Cause of Death – David R Barrett, 67, of South Hadley, MA died on the 19th of November 2021 at Holyoke Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. He was born on the 13th of September 1954 in Edinburgh, Scotland to Alistair and Christina (Ronald) Barrett. David worked as Head of Business Continuity Americas from Aberdeen Standard Investments for 47 years and in June 2019, he retired.
His obituary mentioned that for over 25 years, David was an active Masonic lodge member at both Columbian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Boston, and the Portobello Masonic Lodge No. 226 in Edinburgh. Legacy stated in his obituary that David is survived by his loving wife, Karen M. (Maisch) Barrett and their two children, Craig Barrett of Stoneham, MA and Jennifer Barrett who attends Berkshire Hills Music Academy in South Hadley. He is also survived by his twin sister, Linda Archibald and her husband, Ian, of Scotland and close family from both sides of the Atlantic, who have all shared his love.
According to his obituary, walk through calling hours will be held at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 30th from 4:00 pm – 6:45 pm followed by a closing Masonic Service to begin at 6:45 pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1st at 3:00 pm in the funeral home. The service on Dec. 1st will be live-streamed for those who are not able to attend in person.