Obituary of William Thomas Barrett

Born August 6, 1938. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at LHSC - Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 24th at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Chapel & Reception Centre, 303 Riverside Drive, London, Ontario from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Words of Remembrance at 2:00 p.m. Bill was born and raised in London, Ontario where he resided all of his life. In his younger years Bill was an avid golfer and apparently was hard to beat! He also enjoyed dancing, camping, and fishing. He always referred to himself as a “woodsman” as he loved to be outdoors. Bill also loved spending time at the family cottage and enjoyed a campfire and the comradery of all his Ipperwash friends. He is survived by his wife Veronica Kechego; and their sons, Tyler and Wyatt (Shelby); and grandson Levi. Also remembered by his children: Jeff Barrett (Moniquie), Tracy Frezell (Steve Wilson), Jennifer Rice and Janis Green (Dave). Grandfather to Samantha & Adam Barrett; Luke Frezell (Brandy) and their daughter Delilah; Joshua & Mike Wilson; Amanda Rice and her son Liam; Chris Green and Susan Alexander. Our family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at the Emergency Department at University Hospital. We would also like to thank all of the staff at Victoria Hospital on the Thoracic Unit, as well as Dr. Dulay on the SAMU unit, and the Palliative Care Unit. We appreciate all of the care and kindness our father and family received from everyone throughout this difficult time. Online condolences may be shared with the family on William's Tribute Wall by visiting www.mpcemetery.ca Mount Pleasant Cemetery (London) Inc.