HOWARD BARRETT MIDDLEBURY- Howard William Barrett, 63, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Middlebury. Born in Rutland June 30, 1951 he was the son of the late Russell and Hazel (Doane) Barrett. Howard was a graduate of Vegennes Union High School, Class of 1971. He held various jobs throughout his life including dairy farming and driving tractor trailer. Surviving family members include two daughters, Laurie Barrett of Bridport and Connie Barrett of Burlington; three sisters, Joyce Paquette of New Haven, Rita Geno and her husband Kevin of Rutland and Harriet Murray of Burlington; one brother, Leonard Barrett and his wife Linda of Bridport. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Robert and Harold Barrett and his sister, Pauline Bryant. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 AM Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Bridport Congregational Church with the Rev. Tim Franklin, pastor, officiating. Spring burial will take place at the family lot in Benson Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Middlebury.