Joshua B. Barrette Obituary

Joshua B. Barrette, 28, passed on Thursday, July 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Warwick, he was a beloved son of Peter J. and Diane F. (Buron) Barrette; a loving grandson of Richard and Beverly (Ball) Buron; the caring brother of Brandon J. Barrette; and the loving boyfriend of Shannon N. Hyle.

Josh worked as a welder at Electric Boat for many years. He was currently employed as a Quality Control Inspector for inTerra Innovation. Josh was passionate about riding his motorcycle, Boston Bruins, and exploring breweries. He was learning to garden and aspired to own a farm, “The Fahking Farm.” Josh was a family man and his family was most important to him, including his Buttonwoods family. He made it a point to attend every family event. Josh also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

His funeral will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 9:30 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 am in St. Rita Church, Oakland Beach Ave. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours, Tuesday, 4-8 pm.In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Worcester County Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 536, North Uxbridge, MA 01538, www.wcmsfund.org or the Boston Bruins Foundation, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, www.nhl.com/bruins/community/foundation-donations, will be appreciated.