Lena M. (Cary) Barrett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pittstown NY, At the age of 88, Lena M. (Cary) Barrett passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was the third of four children born to the late Lloyd F. and Hilda I. (Waite) Caryon December 30, 1928 in Parishville, NY, and resided there for nearly 35 years. Lena was predeceased by her loving husband Richard ‘Dick’ E. Barrett (1926-2016), a young daughter Shelia A. Barrett (1948-1959), two sisters, Mae (Cary) McGregor (1925-2014), Lucille E. Cary (1927-1940), and a brother, Frank Cary (1939). Lena was the beloved mother of six children. She is survived by Steven D. Barrett, Marshall L. Barrett, Sharon S. Archambeault, Mitzi L. Bezduch and Richard ‘Ricky’ E Barrett, Jr., eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, andseveral nieces, nephews, cousins, and longtime friends. Lena lived in Cohoes, NY and later moved to Grafton, NY where she was theproud owner, manager and cook of Lena’s Kitchen for 27 years. Lenahad a strong work ethic, sacrificed unselfishly, worked tirelessly, and was a very kind,generous person who loved caring for others. Lena will be missed tremendously by many. Family and friends are invited to the wake on Friday, April 7th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Marra Funeral Home, 246 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, April 8th at 11:00 am at the Old First Congregational Church, located at 60 Monument Avenue, Old Bennington, VT 05201. There will be an interment for Lena and Richard together at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Parishville, NY at a future date this year. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga,179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Lena M. (Cary) Barrett

December 30, 1928 - March 28, 2017