Mr. Barry A. Barnes

March 15, 1947 - September 22, 2014

Barry A. Barnes, 67, of State Rt. 11, Chateaugay died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family and Hospice of the North Country. Born in Chateaugay, NY on March 15, 1947, he was the son of Henry and Laura (Copps) Barnes. He was married to Donna Dupree on October 23, 1971 in St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay. Barry graduated from Chateaugay Central School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He was employed at Chateaugay Central School as head mechanic, retiring in 2010. He also owned and operated Barnes' Garage for over 43 years. He was a member of the Chateaugay American Legion. Barry enjoyed going to the casino, jigsaw puzzles, and hanging out with the crew at the garage. He is survived by his wife of 42 years; two daughters, Kelly Barnes of Mesa, AZ, Nicky Barnes Bogert and her husband, Keith of Ballston Lake, NY; two grandchildren, Jackson and Samantha Bogert of Ballston Lake; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Robert Appleby of Adams; his father-in-law, Robert T. Dupree of Chateaugay. He is also survived by several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews from the Dupree and Barnes families. Barry was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Wesley Barnes; and his mother-in-law, Edna Dupree. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 in St. Patrick's Church with Deacon Brian Dwyer officiating. Burial will take place at Immaculate Heart Cemetery, Churubusco. Donations in his memory may be made to Chateaugay Fire Dept. or Chateaugay Rescue Squad.