Belmont-----Rexford David Barros, (a.k.a. Poppy) 59, died unexpectedly on Saturday March 28, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born on December 11, 1955 in Laconia, NH. Rex was the son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Farnsworth) Barros. He was a graduate of Laconia High School, class of 1974 and Plymouth College Class of 1979 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He worked at Pike Industries for many years and later opened B.I.I. Fence & Guardrail, Inc. which was going on twenty six years in business. He also was a member and director of NH Good Roads Association.
Rex always had a smile on his face no matter how bad things were. He loved to make people laugh and to be around his friends and family. He enjoyed the yearly triathlon bike race that went past his house, cheering the loudest as the bikes past by. He loved having various gatherings with family and friends. Rex was a sports enthusiast and big fan of the New England Patriots, but loved playing golf the most and especially getting his wife involved with the sport.
Rex loved spending time at the ocean, he and his wife’s private spot in the mountains and going for long rides on the back roads throughout the state with his wife and dog, Lilly Madison. He much enjoyed his quality time with his granddaughter Lyllah (Puddin), whether it was cuddling on his Lap, playing on the computer, working in the yard, mowing the grass on his riding lawn mower or playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time on his farmers porch waiting for friends to stop by for a visit.
He is survived by his loving wife of thirteen and half years, Cheryl (Maheux) Barros; three daughters, Lindsey Dirth and her husband, Josh, Meghan Bushong and her husband, Howie, Missy Anstey and her fiancé, Dan Downard. He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Lyllah Kendall Downard and Addelynn Dirth.
In addition, he is also survived by his three sisters and two brothers; Joanne Santana-Montez and her husband, Cisco, of San Marcos, CA, Anthony Barros, of Laconia, Isabel Lund and her husband Dave of East Cornith, VT, Carolyn Tucker and her husband, Steve, of East Cornith, VT and Roy Barros and his wife, Elaine, of Gilford; his mother-in-law, Anita Maheux, of Laconia and his sister-in-law, Deb Pilling, of Belmont. Rex also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, especially Nathan Barros whom he treated like his own son, his pets that he loved dearly; his dog, Lilly Madison, and his cats, Precious, Fluffy and Little One. Rex was predeceased by his parents and his twin boys and his father-in-law, Phillip Maheux.
There will be no calling hours or service.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Barros residence, 149 Leavitt Road, Belmont, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or The Lakes Region Scholarship, PO Box 7312, Gilford NH 03247-7312.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.