BARRETT, Philip S. Of Needham, Massachusetts, 57, died at his home on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Born and raised in Needham, Massachusetts, Mr. Barrett later moved to New Hampshire where he enjoyed a successful career with Digital Equipment Corporation as a Senior Technical Illustrator. He was an avid reader, and active fisherman and his interests included computers and new technology. He was preceded in death by his mother, Libby, and father, Stephen. He is survived by his brothers, Scot Barrett and his wife Janice of Gardner; Matthew Barrett and his wife, Lauri, of Stoneham; and sister Leah Sauter and her husband Steven of Needham. Mr. Barrett is also survived by his nieces, Christy D'Arcy and her husband Tom; Michelle Pincombe and her husband, Steuart; Kim Micciche; Julia Barrett; and his nephews, Gregory and Andrew Barrett. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.