SOUTH BURLINGTON - Alberta M. Barrett, age 78, widow of Raymond N. Barrett Sr. died Wednesday December 15, 2010 surrounded by her family in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
She was born August 3, 1932 in South Burlington, VT the daughter of the late Robert P. & Katherine (Horner) Aldrich.
Alberta was a lifelong resident of South Burlington and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She worked at General Electric for a few years, when she decided to stay home to care for her 7 kids. After raising her kids she went back to work at Almys and Fassetts Bakery.
She enjoyed bowling for many years, playing BINGO and going to Montreal with her many friends.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Brenda & Shell Williams of Robert Lee, TX, Raymond Barrett Jr. of So. Burlington, Theodore & Kris Barrett of Rochester, NH, Debbie Hammond of Colchester, Charlene & Mike Waters of Essex Jct., Carrie & Frank Simms of Milton, Robert & Jessica Barrett of Shelburne; 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; a very special friend and son-in-law, Bob Wheel; her brothers and their wives, Walter & Jan Aldrich of Richmond, Earl Buddy & Pauline Flanders Jr. of So. Burlington; her sisters, Judy Aldrich of St. Albans, Joyce Bruner and her husband Harvey of Essex, and Helen Spears of Enosburg Falls; her sister-in-law, Bea Aldrich of San Antonio, TX; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends she played BINGO, bowled and gambled with. Besides her parents, Alberta was predeceased by her husband, Raymond N. Barrett Sr. on September 17, 1998; her sister, Beverly Flynn; and her brother, Robert Aldrich.
Albertas family wishes to thank the staff at Fletcher Allen on McLure 5 and Sheperdson 4, especially Calandra and Dr. Chris Hebert.
In keeping with Albertas wishes she was cremated. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 20, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Resurrection Park Catholic Cemetery, 200 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington with Rev. Bernard Gaudreau officiating. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish, contributions in Albertas memory may be made to the South Burlington Fire & Rescue, ATT: Chief Brent, 575 Dorset St., So. Burlington, VT 05403.