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.