Lois Hannon Barry, 85, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2013 at her home. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to James A. Barry, Jr. Lois was born in New Haven on April 7, 1928; daughter of the late Thomas F. and Gladys M. Bahr Hannon; had worked as Secretary to the President of the former Brock Hall Dairy of Hamden and later along with her husband operated the former North Haven Package Store. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting, an excellent baker, parishioner of St. Frances Cabrini Church, member of its Women’s Club, but most of all Lois was dedicated to her family whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Pamela Barry Maher, James A. Barry III both of North Haven, Thomas H. Barry of Guilford and Lisa Barry Gentile of North Haven. Mother-in-law to her special son-in-law James G. Gentile of North Haven and her special daughter-in-law Margaret A. Barry of Scotia, NY. Grandmother of Joseph James Maher, Sean Thomas Barry and Barry James Gentile. Also survived by her loving dog Clarence.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Frances Cabrini Church Parish Development Fund, 6 Welch Rd., North Haven, CT 06473.
Lisa, Jim and Barry,
So sorry that I was unable to attend the services for your dear mom/grandma as I was on vacation. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Gedrim
Pammy,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mom.I never met her,but if she was anything like you,she must have been a very special person.I will keep her and you in my prayers.
Lisa, Jim and Barry,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace and that soon only happiness and good memories fill your heart and mind.
Thinking of you,
Karen
Lisa, Pammy, and family I was so sad to hear of your sweet Mom’s passing. “The ones we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. ‘
To the Barry Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Lois, We miss not living in North Haven and remember the good times we had at the dances etc…
God Bless you all and we will keep you in our prayers.
Art & Gloria
Mr. Barry and family,
we are so sorry for your loss. Your are in our prayers and thoughts.
Love, Anna & Joe Ferretti
I am so very sorry for your loss-I absolutly loved her! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family-god bless annmarie longobardi and family
Dear Pam Lisa, and Jim. Diana are stunned by the loss of your parents. My Mother and Father Loved your Parents Dearly.. Love Ray Diana Andrea Hunt