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Obituary: Frank Barrett Jr., 92, Beaver Falls
Published: October 22, 2025
By: Provided by Scanlon Funeral Home
Frank Barrett Jr.
 BEAVER FALLS, NY- Frank Barrett
Jr., 92, of Hilltop Road, Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday,
October 18, 2025, at his home where he was under the care of his family.
Born February 8, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, the eldest child of Frank Sr.
and Grace W. (Burnsen) Barrett, he graduated from
Romulus Central School, Romulus, NY, in 1952. He later attended Cortland
State College where he received his BS in Elementary Education in 1958 and also attended Oswego State College where he received
a Master’s Degree in Education in 1970.
Following his
graduation from high school, Frank was drafted into the US Army where he
served during the end of the Korean War for two years in Okinawa, Japan. He
received his honorable discharge in 1961.
He married
Roberta “Bobbie” N. Williams on March 28, 1959 at
the United Methodist Church in Lee Center, NY. Bobbie passed away in
2016.
Frank began his
early teaching career as a 5th grade teacher for Sodus Central School in
Sodus, NY. The couple later moved to Beaver Falls where he became a
5th and 6th grade teacher at Beaver River Central School. In addition to
teaching, he also coached varsity tennis, modified baseball, track and
field and rifle before retiring in 1988.
As an active Boy
Scout leader for many years, Frank enjoyed taking his scouts on many
outdoor adventures. This included backpacking the length of Vermont on the
Long Trail twice: once with his son, Aaron, in the 70’s and again with his
son, Alex, in the late 80’s. Throughout his life, he especially liked
swimming, jogging, fishing, and cross country
skiing.
Frank was a
longtime member of the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church, the Croghan
Lions Club, a member, Past Commander, and proud participant in the Firing
Squad of the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion in Croghan, a
former Lewis County Democratic Committee member, and an incredible player
and member of the Rochester Chess Club.
Among the many
valuable treasures for which Frank will be remembered was instilling in his
children a legacy and theme of service to family, community and
country.
Surviving are
four children, Aaron (Leann) Barrett, of Mountain Home, ID, Svea (Richard)
Barrett, of New Hartford, NY, Bronwen (Mark) Keefer, of Utica, NY and
Alexander (Carrie) Barrett, of Lowville, NY; ten grandchildren, Rainier
(Kellianne), Tristan, Morgan (Lee), Conor (Naomi), Dylan (Ki’Amber), Boone (Jenn), Griffin (Chantal), Sage
(Jake), Harper, Sutton and great grandchild Quinn A. Keefer; a sister in
law, Carmen Barrett, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to
his loving wife, “Bobbie,” of 57 years, Frank was predeceased by a
grandson, Albert E. Tarleton IV, three brothers, Lloyd, Ernest and Lee, and
his sister Arlene Roloson.
A private
Graveside Committal Service will take place at the convenience of the
family in Ava Cemetery.
There will be no
calling hours.
Memorial
donations may be made to the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church or to the
Croghan Lions Club.
Arrangements are
with Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan.
Condolences
at www.scanlonfuneral.com
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