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Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, August 1, 2016
St. Patrick Church
836 State Highway 11C
Brasher Falls, New York, United States
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Interment at: Winthrop Cemetery
Monday, August 1, 2016
Winthrop Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Winthrop, New York, United States
Additional Obit Info
Norfolk - David J. Barnes, 72, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, surrounded by his family at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.
David was born in Ogdensburg on November 17, 1943, son of the late Joseph and Lula (Goodnough) Barnes. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in 1962 and then from Barber School in Syracuse. He operated a Barber Shop in Winthrop for several years and in 1966, he went to work at ALCOA. After 35 years of service, he retired in 2001 from the Stock Room. He served as Union Trustee for Local #420, Brick and Glass Workers. He had four children from a previous marriage, Donna, David and Tracie. He married Terry Lavigne on April 22, 1988 in Stockholm, sharing a union of love and respect for over 28 years.
David was dedicated to his community; he was a coach for Tri Town Minor Hockey for many years, coaching the 1977 State Championship Team, a member of the Sons of Amvets, was a Town of Stockholm Assessor, served with the Winthrop Fire Department and was Fire Chief, then with the Brasher Winthrop Fire Department where he held a position of Fire Police. His dedication and hard work earned him the Fireman of the Year Award. He enjoyed boating, hunting, going to Las Vegas, NASCAR, driving around with his grandson at his side, his Stewart's Coffee Club and scratch-off lottery tickets. He also loved wood working and operated his business, DJ Woodworking, with his beloved wife, Terry.
David is survived by his wife, Terry, his children; Donna and Thomas DiTullio of Syracuse, David and Julie Barnes of Lawrenceville, Tracie Barnes and her companion, Leonard Orlando of Massena, Chad Barnes of Winthrop, Michelle and Michael Christie of Bolton Landing and Mark and Jen Voudren of Central Square, his grandchildren; Chelcie Pellegrino, Alex DiTullio, Noah DiTullio, Aiden Barnes, Brittany Grenon, Sheri Voudren and Evan Christie.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home, Sunday from 4 to 7 pm. David's Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 am at St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls, with Rev. Garry Giroux celebrating. Burial will follow in Winthrop Cemetery.
Those wishing to express an act of kindness in honor of David, please consider donations in his memory to the Brasher Winthrop Fire Department, P. O. Box 11, Winthrop, NY 13697 or Tri Town Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 238, Brasher Falls, NY 13613.
Memories and condolences can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com.
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Paul & Becky Goodnough posted a condolence
Sunday, July 31, 2016
The Lord needed a carpenter, a fireman, a public servant, a union rep, and a hockey player/coach… All with great ability… So he picked you Dave… RIP Cuz…Paul & Becky
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Mark Catanzarite posted a condolence
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Dave and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to the Barnes family. God Bless,
Mark and Pam.
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Gina Trombino posted a condolence
Friday, July 29, 2016
Very sorry. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. ~Gina Trombino
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Jim & Val Jackson posted a condolence
Friday, July 29, 2016
We are so saddened by the news of David passing. Our prayers are beingsent to all of you at this sad time. We liked David he was a very nice man, and he has the most wonderful chldren. God Bless all of you.
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Jay, Jody and Jaz Pellegrino posted a condolence
Friday, July 29, 2016
Chelcie, Terry, Tracie, Donna, Dave, Chad and Mark... Our sincerest condolences. A lot of memories from days gone by. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
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Kim and Mark Holmes posted a condolence
Friday, July 29, 2016
David, Tracy and families,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Kim and Mark
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jana st.hilaire posted a condolence
Friday, July 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss Terry,Chad ,Brittney and family
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Wayne Arno posted a condolence
Thursday, July 28, 2016
We would like to send our most heartfelt thoughts and condolences to his family,
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Renee Foisy Kleiner posted a condolence
Thursday, July 28, 2016
So sorry for the Barnes family's loss...You are in my thoughts and prayers.