Thomaston- Mrs. Joan F. (OBrien) Barrett, 78, died Thursday, May 26, at her home after a courageous one year battle with cancer. She was the widow of John E. Barrett. Mrs. Barrett was born January 5, 1933 in Waterbury, oldest child of the late Frederick J. and Florence J. (Pierce) OBrien. Raised in Waterbury, Joan attended local schools and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School, class of 1950. She married her high school sweetheart in 1952 and often remarked that God gave them their early years together, as John predeceased her 21 years ago. They moved to Thomaston in 1975, where she has resided for 36 years. She graduated from the Torrington Beauty Academy in 1981 and became licensed in cosmetology. She worked as a hairdresser on an individual basis out of her home and her clients homes until her retirement in 2010. She was an active member of St. Peters-Trinity Church, having served on various church committees, most recently the prayer shawl ministry. She is survived by one son, Bruce J. Barrett, Sr and his wife Laurie of Thomaston; one daughter, Debra Joan Barrett Daigle and her husband Reno of Thomaston, with whom she made her home; one sister, Patricia Battisti and her husband Tony of Waterbury; eight grandchildren, Bruce John, Elizabeth, Ben, Michael and Cathleen Barrett and Trevor, Noah and Keegan Daigle and several nieces, nephews cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Frederick J. OBrien, Jr. Arrangements: Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 30, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peters-Trinity Church 160 Main St. Thomaston. Burial is private. Calling hours are Sunday from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Lyons Funeral Home 46 High St. Thomaston. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters-Trinity Church 160 Main St. Thomaston, CT 06787 or to the Education Enrichment Fund of Thomaston C/O Superintendent of Schools 158 Main St. Thomaston, CT 06787.

Service Information Service Monday May 30, 2011 11:00 AM Saint Peter Trinity Episcopal Church 160 Main Street Thomaston, CT 06787 -->