Sally Blakeslee Barrett, 86, of Costa Mesa, California passed away on March 12, 2012 at her home at Silverado Senior Living. Sally Barrett was born on June 30, 1925 and lived in North Haven, Connecticut for most of her life. Sally was married to Robert Barrett (deceased) of Curwensville, Pennsylvania, and is survived by her two daughters, Virginia Barrett of Newport Beach CA, and Elizabeth Barrett of Albuquerque, NM. She was also predeceased by her son, and Alan J. Barrett. She is also survived by her sister, Pat Schoch, of Schroon Lake NY, daughter in laws Barbara Barrett of Branford, CT and Lauren Buiza of Newport Beach, CA, and her grandson, Specialist Jeffrey Barrett, stationed in Vilseck, Germany with the US Army. Sally was very active with the North Haven Congregational Church for many years, as well as with the bowling league at the High Lane Club in Hamden, CT. Sally enjoyed painting, both with watercolor and oils. After her move to California in 2005, received special recognition from the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for her watercolor paintings, and some of her work was shown at a local gallery.
A memorial service will be held at the North Haven Congregational Church on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. A gathering will be held afterward the service at the Holiday Inn in North Haven. A private burial service will be conducted for family and close friends of the Barrett family. Donations can be made in memory of Sally Barrett to the North Haven Congregational Church, the Silverado Foundation, or the Alzheimer’s Association. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Seeing the picture of your Mom made me smile. I imagine she made a lot of people smile in her presence. Beth you obviously have that gift as well and your Mom will live on in your smile. Hugs from Ohio.
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss.
I will always remember Sally because she was a unique fun loving lady and she wore clip earrings just like me. She also had a best friend named Gladys.
Beth and Jenny always took good care of her she was always in good hands.
Love and Prayers
Sending our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your beautiful mother and our Aunt Sally…
I was sorry to see in the paper that your Mom had passed, but had also always wondered where she was. I have so many memories of The Barretts, Naumanns and Semmlers along with my parents Skip and Barbara Howarth and the fun they all had at the bowling banquets at High Lane etc. I had recently been thinking of your Mom and Bert (Naumann) Bishop when I came across some old photos of them. I have one that was your Dad, Fred, Al and Skip with wigs and guitars pretending to be the Beatles. My Mom passed Jan. 2007. Very sorry for your loss.
I am sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Sally was a beautiful and wonderful lady. You both are in my prayers. Uncle Bob was so happy when she joined him. They are together now. Take care cousins, Love Ya
May light perpetual shine upon her.
we both loved Sally very much she will truly be missed
Beth and Ginny your mom was a fine lady/ made me feel special /I will see you later this week to bad it will be because your mom passed/ Take care cousin Rich
May God’s grace be with her family and may Christ’s love shine on Sally.
Sally was such a wonderful person. We truly loved spending many holidays with her. We express our deepest sympathy to her family.