BARRETT, Libby (Prachar) of Needham, Massachusetts, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Stephen. She was the loving mother of son Philip Barrett of Needham, son Scot Barrett and his wife Janice of Gardner, daughter Leah Sauter and her husband Steven of Needham, and son Matthew Barrett and his wife Lauri of Stoneham. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Christy D’Arcy and her husband Tom, Michelle Pincombe and her husband, Steuart, Kim Micciche, Julia Barrett, Gregory and Andrew Barrett. She is also survived by her brother Jerry Prachar and sister-in-law Mary of Algonquin, IL, and several nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Illinios, she later graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in nursing. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Needham. She loved raising and breeding Siamese cats. She was a voracious reader and had a good sense of humor which she maintained throughout her illness. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the VNA Care Network & Hospice, c/o Tippett Home of Needham, Development Office, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923.