WESTFIELD-Carol Ann Barrett, 73, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was born in Springfield on November 24, 1943, daughter of the late William and Mary Capron. Carol cherished her children, grandchildren and all of her family, especially her husband Gilbert, who she made sure never missed a home cooked Italian meal. Carol also enjoyed feeding the birds, shopping and spending time with the family and had a passion for animals. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Gil Barrett, son James Barrett and his wife Kim of Shrewsbury, MA, daughter Karen Carrier and her husband Michael of Feeding Hills, son Patrick Barrett and his wife Megan of Westfield. Carol is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, Ryan, Nick, Jacob, Ella, Liam, Owen Barrett, Josh and Alivia Carrier. She is survived by her siblings, Josephine Demarey and Catherine Zecca and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday for visitation hours 8-10 AM at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St., Westfield, MA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in Blessed Sacrament Church, Holyoke Rd., Westfield, MA. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations in memory of Carol may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 2275 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
