George B. Barratt

George B. Barratt, age 97, of Sebring, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  He was born November 1, 1920 in East Templeton, Massachusetts to Thomas and Edith E. (Burnett) Barratt.  George moved to Ashburnham, Massachusetts in 1940, where he met and married his wife, Florence (St. Cyr). He enlisted in the Army in August 1944 and served with the 434th Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He worked as a heavy weapons crewman, a machine gunner and also as a military policeman. He served as an Honor Guard for General Eisenhower. He was active in the Ashburnham VFW, serving as Treasurer and was a member of the Color Guard. George was the Owner/Operator of George’s Barbershop in Ashburnham, Massachusetts from 1946 to 1974. He reopened his business in 1975 in Winchendon, Massachusetts to May 1986 when he retired. He enjoyed people throughout his career and retirement years. He possessed a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He is survived by his Son – Thomas R. Barratt, of Myersville, MD; Daughter- Linda J. Whitestone of Sebring, FL; Grandchildren –Michelle Shea; Russell E. Barratt; Thomas A. Whitestone; Ashley B. Crowe; and 5 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife- Florence Barratt. Interment will take place in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com