Richard Gordon Barrows , May 27, 1919 — September 13, 2018

Richard Gordon Barrows (Merritt Island, Florida, FL) May 27, 1919 September 13, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: May 27, 1919

Death date: September 13, 2018

Death place: Merritt Island, Florida(FL), USA

Funeral Home: Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home

OBITUARY Richard Gordon Barrows May 27, 1919 – September 13, 2018 Richard G. Barrows, 99, of Merritt Island, FL passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Richard moved to Merritt Island in 2008 from Groton, Connecticut. He served honorably in the United States Air Force (previously, Army Air Corps) and retired from USAF reserves as Major.

During his time in the military, he served as a pilot and flight engineer. He made a career in electrical design at the Electric Boat and retired in 1981 as a supervisor. Richard was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church.

He was also previously a member of the zoning committee in Groton, CT, Elks Lodge, and was an Eagle Scout and scout leader. He loved sailing and was a member of the Shennecossett Yacht Club. He enjoyed reading and watching old movies.

In his youth, he excelled in athletics. He played golf, tennis, and basketball. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 66 years, Kathleen “Kie” Barrows as well as his granddaughter, Taylor Abt.

Richard is survived by his wife, Patricia Barrows; two sons: Robert L. Barrows and Richard “Gary” Barrows (Karen); three daughters: Nancy B. Garwood (Richard), Janet B. Abt (Henry), and Joan M. Burth; eight grandchildren: Erin, Erica, Tara, Beth, Christopher, Jonathan, Nicholas, and Austin; as well as four great-grandchildren: Eliza, Elaina, Noelle, and Rowan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society: www.

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death notice Richard Gordon Barrows May 27, 1919 — September 13, 2018

obituary notice Richard Gordon Barrows May 27, 1919 — September 13, 2018

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