Dawne E. Barratt

Rochester, NH- Dawne E. Barratt, 75, has entered into the gates of heaven after a lengthy illness. Born October 13, 1934 to Yvonne (Vanslette) Hoague & Alfred E. Hoague in Providence RI. She met & married the love of her life, Roland R. Barratt in Swanton VT on July 11, 1953. He was her devoted caregiver for over 18 years. They just celebrated 57 years of marriage. Although having to leave school in the 10th grade after the passing of her mother and to care for her little sister Emeline, she was very proud of graduating from the CNA program at Rochester Manor in mid-life. She spent most of her career giving loving care to others, retiring only after losing her sight to diabetes. She leaves behind four sons, Roland A. and wife Leona Coty Barratt of Hope RI, Steven I. (late Karen Parker Barratt) of Rochester, Dennis J. and wife Julie Miller Barratt of Portsmouth, NH, Leonard W. and wife Krystn Stokes Barratt of Rochester NH. She also leaves behind two daughters, Nancy L.Hanley (Late, Thomas Hanley) of Lee NH, Bernadette J. and husband Harvey Lincourt of East Rochester NH. She also leaves behind a special Niece Patricia "Pumpkin" Metivier of Swansey MA, and a cherished life long friend Helen Lamphere of Warwick RI. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter Sharon, her three sisters Betty Jane Bacon, Emeline Hoague, Rita Hoague and a brother Roland Hoague. She was a proud member of Rochester Grange #86. As were her wishes, their will be no services. Her family would like to thank the many caregivers at Frisbee Memorial Hospital ICU & CCU, and the Portsmouth Regional Hospital ICVU that gave so lovingly over the past 6 weeks in assisting us give her wings. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given to diabetes research in her name. American Diabetes Association, New England Region, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101 Arrangements are under the direction of the R. M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main Street, Rochester, NH Please view/sign our online guestbook at www.edgerlyfh.com