William R. Barrett Jr. (1942 – 2022)

Photos from the Nassau Herald and in 2017

 

L: Bill and Penny from the 50th Reunion Book and R: From Bill's obituary

 

The class is saddened to learn that Bill died on December 26. He entered with the Class of 1964, but graduated with us. Click here for his New York Times obituary. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 7th, 2023 at 2:30pm at Brays Island in Sheldon, SC. Six classmates, all in reunion jackets, were in attendance (photo at the end). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coastal Conservation League.

 

From the Nassau Herald:

 

Bill was born on May 21, 1942 to William Riker and Margery Welles Barrett in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended the Choate School where he was active on the literary board of the newspaper and the glee club, and graduated Cum Laude.
 

Bill followed both his grandfather and father to Princeton, where he studied politics and wrote his thesis for Prof. Gilpin. He roomed at 211 Gauss his senior year and took his meals at Charter Club. At Princeton Bill has been active in the Highland Singers and with the Campus Fund Drive. After graduation he plans to attend business school.

 

 

Bill's father (Class of 1938) and grandfather (Class of 1908) were both Princetonians.

From Past Reunion Books

The following reunion book scans chronicle Bill's life and are arranged newest first.

55th Reunion

This actually was a reprint from a 2017 article when he was elected to the board of the Nemours Wildlife Foundation.

45th Reunion

25th Reunion

10th Reunion

Memories and Tributes

Robert Chester: Bill was a great roommate and friend. Several of us were avid “Hearts” players, and Bill was a pro! His relationship with Penny preceded his matriculation; I recall noting that he was one of the few classmates I knew to be married by the time we returned for our first reunion.

 

Bill Bausch: Bill was one of the gang in our suite Sr year. I can’t claim a close relationship with him, but he was always friendly and easy to be with. My fondest memory of him - and of Penny - is from a reunion  however many years/decades out. It was my 1st reunion with my “new” (and present) wife. Bill and Penny were most warm and welcoming. It meant a lot then and is a good memory.

 

Jim Beverley: Bill and Penny were my good friends at Princeton and then were my best friends for the next fifty plus years. One of the great successes of my life is that I had such friends. I visited every year in NY, NJ, and SC when they were not in London or Tokyo. Bill's departure was expected and a blessing of sorts. We shall miss him as much as any other person we have known. Happy trails until we meet again. I shall miss him more than I ever could have imagined.

 

Bob Nahas: If one were to Google "True Gentleman," a picture of Bill Barrett would be the response.

 

 

Condolences, memories, and pictures may also be shared on this memorial page by responding directly to 66_CommTeam@tiger1966.org.

 

The photo shows six classmates donned '66 Reunion Jackets attending the January 7 Memorial Service on Brays Island, SC. L-R: John Lumpkin, Dave Ames, Jack Folts, Keith Jennings (in the 25th jacket due to weight loss since the 50th), Dave "Stitz" Stitzer, and Rich Thomas.