No Parent Should Have To Bury Their Child.
Ever.
I think that we can all agree on this.
Our purpose is that we protect them in life so that they out live us and we leave a legacy.
Michael Barrett is a legacy.
If you have ever had the pleasure to know Michael, you will forever know him in his death just as you did in his life because he left that residual positive impact on you. When you reference him in conversation down the road, it will no doubt be with the happy memories that will force you to smile through your tears because he just was THAT great of a human being.
Son of Major Tony Barrett, USMC (retired) and Marina (Campos) Barrett, brother to Tony Barrett IV.
His parents molded him into this incredibly driven, passionate, kind-hearted man.
From spending his free time making memories with his family, entertaining younger kids so they felt cool being around a "big kid", and his love for animals - there wasn't an evil cell in Michael's body.
Tony and Marina set the bar high for the rest of us parents on what an accomplished young adult should be for society and for himself.
It's now our opportunity to show respect not only for their hardworking and love as parents, but also our opportunity to help ease the financial strain on Michael's family as they prepare for services to honor his life this Tuesday August 10th.
On August 3rd, 2021, Michael was tragically and unexpectedly taken from his family.
To be specific: Michael was driving on the highway when a wrong-way driver collided with his vehicle.
Upon impact, Michael's vehicle was launched over a guardrail, traveled approximately 30ft down an embankment, hitting a tree and becoming engulfed in flames (according to state police).
This GoFundMe has been created to offer all donations directly to his family.
His father Tony Barrett will be the beneficiary and receive all donations.
Loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend...
WESTFORD - Michael T. Barrett, 26, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained as the result of an automobile accident on August 3, 2021.
He was born in Springfield, MA on June 30, 1995 and is the son of Major Tony Barrett, USMC (Retired) of Westford and Marina (Campos) Barrett of Vernon, CT. Michael was raised and educated in Wilbraham and was a 2014 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He was attending his third year at Boston Architectural College, where he truly excelled in his studies of architecture and had dreams of becoming an architect.
Michael loved anything that had to do with the outdoors, especially hiking mountains and being in nature. He enjoyed traveling and also had a soft spot for all animals. Anyone who knew Michael will attest to his kindness, the purity of his soul and his never ending enthusiasm for life. His absence will be missed not only now, but for generations to come.
In addition to his parents, Michael is survived and will be deeply missed by his brother, Tony Barrett IV; his sister-in-law, Amber Warner; his paternal grandparents, Sheila Sullivan, Gil Barrett and his wife Debbie Barrett; his maternal grandmother, Norma Sammut; his uncle, Ryan Barrett; his aunt, Charlene Mancini, his three cousins, Tyler and William Carson and Kaleigh Barrett as well as his mother’s fiancé, Michael Haberern.
Relatives and friends are invited to Michael’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 5:30PM at the WESTFORD HEALY FUNERAL HOME, 57 N Main Street, Westford MA. Michael’s family will be at the funeral home from 5 PM until 7 PM for those who wish to extend their condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael’s memory to Best Friends Animal Society. For condolences and directions, please visit www.westfordhealy.com.