Leo L. Barrett III, 67

Passed away suddenly on August 21, 2017.

Leo was born on May 20, 1950 in Somerville Massachusetts, to the late Rev. Leo L. Barrett Jr. and Nancy Elizabeth Barrett (nee Brown).

He was a graduate of Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, and went on to attend Beloit College and The University of Delaware. In addition to his schooling, Leo served in the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Army National Guard (Delaware) as a corpsman and dental technician.

Leo was a resident of Newark, DE and was employed for many years as a Night Auditor at The Best Western Brandywine Valley Inn, Wilmington, DE.
He was a lifetime bowler and very active in many local, state and national bowling associations as a bowler, officer and coach of youth leagues. An avid reader, Leo also enjoyed writing poetry.

He is survived by his siblings, Nancy B. Turner (David R.), Jonathan M. Barrett (Grace) and Christopher Barrett (Betty); also by nieces and nephews, Matthew Barrett (Marie), Samantha Avellino (Jason), BethAnn Turner, Natalie Barrett and Audrey Barrett; as well as grand-nephews, Matthew Barrett, Dominic and Nathan Avellino.

Services will be held at Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green in Old New Castle, DE on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11:00 am. Calling hours will begin at 10:00 am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The St. Anne’s Guild of Immanuel On The Green, for their outreach programs at Immanuel On The Green, Second & Harmony Streets, New Castle, DE 19720.

Krienen Funeral Home
302-328-9300
www.delawarefuneral.com