David Barrie

OXFORD – David I. "Big Daddy" Barrie, 72, of Beverly St., died peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Sunbridge-Sandalwood Nursing Home, Oxford, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara J. (Holyoke) Barrie of Oxford; four children, Susan G. Rys and her husband David of Woodstock, CT, Sheryl A. Parker of Oxford, Scott D. Barrie and his companion Terry of Oxford, and Sally L. Belanger-Metzger and her husband Ron Metzger of Sutton; his sister, M. Patricia Barrie of West Boylston; a sister-in-law, Anna Barrie of Holden; a brother-in-law, Wayne Hall and his wife Suzanne of Worcester; seven grandchildren, Jaryd, Katie, Sarah, Tracy, Jill, Jane, and Tyler; and a great grandson, Dylan. He was predeceased by a brother, John S. Barrie of Holden. Mr. Barrie was born in Worcester, the son of the late John and Blanche (Goodwin) Barrie, and lived in Worcester before moving to Oxford 40 years ago. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School in 1955. Mr. Barrie was a police officer on the Oxford Police Department for 29 years, retiring in 1998. He also owned and operated Big Daddy Tours/Little Daddy Limousine Service in Oxford for 20 years. Mr. Barrie was a member of the Blue Knights, the Lions Club in Oxford, the Auburn Elks, and the Oxford Police Honor Guard. His family would like to thank his special friends at Sunbridge-Sandalwood in Oxford, for all of their help and care throughout his illness. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2008, at North Cemetery, Main St., Oxford. Calling hours are Thursday, June 12, 2008, from 5-8 p.m. at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sunbridge-Sandalwood Nursing Home, 3 Pine St., Oxford, MA 01540.