Gilford-------David T. Barrett, 64, of Dockham Shore Road, Gilford, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.
David was born January 4, 1947 in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of James T. and Diana (Agoian) Barrett. He lived in California before moving to NH twenty-nine years ago.
David served four years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
David was the Director of the Division of Safety Services within the N.H. Department of Safety. The Division of Safety Services includes the Marine Patrol, the bureau with which Barrett had long been associated. He was also in charge of the Inland Water Moorings Program, the Boater Education Program and the Tramway and Amusement Ride Safety Bureau.
David was a Patrol Officer for the Hampton Police Department, Hampton, NH and a supervisor for the Riverside Police Department in Riverside, Calif. between 1972-1981. He was the Chief of Police in Newton, NH from 1983-1987. He worked for the NH Police Standards and Training Council from 1984-1992. David was the Chief of Police for the Jaffrey Police Department from 1987-1992.
David was recipient of a number of awards including the Meritorious Service Award in 1974 from the Town of Hampton Police Department, Hampton, NH. and a Commendation-Public Service in 1975 from the New Hampshire State Senate. He received a number of awards in Riverside, California including the Exceptional Police Merit Award in 1977, a Meritorious Duty Commendation award in 1980 and the Valor Award for Public Service.
David was a member of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), a lifetime member of the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police and a member of the Saint James Masonic Lodge No. 102 F. & A.M. Hampton, NH. David was also a very proud member of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and the Granite State BMW Riders.
David was a rabid motorcycle enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife, Wendy (Goddard) Barrett; a son and his wife, Justin and Jodi Barrett; a daughter, Andrea Barrett Reid; two grandchildren, Chase Barrett and Madisyn Reid; his mother, Diana (Agoian) Doyle; a step-mother, Blanche Barrett; a twin brother, Douglas Barrett; step-brothers, Fred and Gary Meyette; a sister, Leann Doyle-Martin; five nephews and six nieces. David was predeceased by his father, James T. Barrett, by a step-brother, Dale Meyette, and by a half sister, Diana Fichter.
There will be no calling hours.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held.
A Celebration of David’s Life will be held on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 4:00PM-7:00PM aboard the M/S Mount Washington, Lakeside Avenue, Weirs Beach, NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests that donations be made in David’s memory to Community Health & Hospice, Inc. 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Laconia Salvation Army, 177 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.