WORCESTER-Henry J. “Butch” Barry, Jr., 69, of 79 Haven Lane, died Monday, January 1st in Autumn Village. He leaves his brother, Fr. Thomas M. Barry of Shrewsbury; and his former wife, Christine H. Wilson of Charlton. His sister, Sister Mary J. Barry, SSJ, and a brother John J. Barry predeceased him.
He was born in Worcester the son of Henry J. Barry, Sr. and Mary C. (Grady) Barry. Mr. Barry was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School, attended Worcester State College and was a graduate of New England School of Accounting. He was an Air Force veteran and graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology and served as a Russian language specialist. Mr. Barry had been an accountant for the former Pell Pontiac and GMC Truck, Inc. for 16 years. He was a life long member of St. Peter’s Church, a member of the Worcester Lodge of Elks, the Leicester Knights of Columbus and the National Association of Accountants. Mr. Barry enjoyed sports and was an avid golfer.
The funeral is Thursday, January 4th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Church, 929 Main Street. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are Wednesday, January 3rd from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Auburn Visiting Nurse Association, 191 Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA 01501.