Roland Raymond Barratt

Rochester-Roland R. Barratt,78, of Richardson St died Monday November 14, 2011 at his home after a long illness. Born January 7, 1933 in Swanton VT he was the son of the late William H. and Ellamae (Young) Barratt. Roland has lived in Rochester for the past 36 after moving from Warwick Rhode Island. He was employed by prime tanning as a utility man until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Strafford Lodge of Masons in Dover and the VFW. He was also a proud member of the Grange. He enjoyed woodworking, watching the birds that he fed and gardening. Members of his family include his sons; Roland A. Barratt and his wife Leona of Hope RI, Steven I Barratt and his significant other Janet Brown of Dover NH, Dennis Barratt and his wife Julie of Portsmouth NH and Leonard Barratt and his significant other Maureen Fletcher of Rochester, his daughters; Nancy L. Hanley of Rochester and Bernadette Lincourt and her husband Harvey of East Rochester, his brothers; Clifford Barratt of Riverside RI, Robert Barratt of FL, Davis Barratt of Springhill FL, John Barratt of Milton, Emerson Barratt of GA and Bernard Barratt of Alstead NH, 16 grandchildren , and 15 great grandchildren and two more in the spring. He also leaves a favorite Niece Pumpkin "Pat" Metivier of Swansea, Massachusetts. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Dawne Elaine (Hoague) Barratt, a daughter Sharon Barratt, and four brothers, William, Charles, Wayne and Marvin, two daughters in law Karen Parker Barratt, and Krystn Stokes Barratt, a son in law, Thomas Hanley, and a grandchild, David. Calling hours will be held Thursday 1pm to 3pm with a funeral service to be held at 3pm in the chapel of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St, Rochester NH 03867. Burial will be Friday at 1pm in the Riverside Cemetery in Swanton VT In Lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Cocheco Valley Human Society of Dover NH as a tribute of his appreciation and love of all animals. To sign an online guest please visit our website at www.edgerlyfh.com