William R. Barrett Jr. (1944 – 2022)

The class is saddened to learn that Bill died on December 26. He entered with the Class of 1964, but graduated with us. Click here for his New York Times obituary. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 7th, 2023 at 2:30pm at Brays Island in Sheldon, SC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coastal Conservation League.

From the Nassau Herald:

Bill was born on May 21, 1942 to William Riker and Margery Welles Barrett in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended the Choate School where he was active on the literary board of the newspaper and the glee club, and graduated Cum Laude.

Bill followed both his grandfather and father to Princeton, where he studied politics and wrote his thesis for Prof. Gilpin. He roomed at 211 Gauss his senior year and took his meals at Charter Club. At Princeton Bill has been active in the Highland Singers and with the Campus Fund Drive. After graduation he plans to attend business school.

Bill's father (Class of 1938) and grandfather (Class of 1908) were both Princetonians.

From Past Reunion Books

The following reunion book scans chronicle Bill's life and are arranged newest first.

55th Reunion

This actually was a reprint from a 2017 article when he was elected to the board of the Nemours Wildlife Foundation. 

45th Reunion

25th Reunion

10th Reunion

Memories and Tributes

David Stitzer: There were six of us at Bray's Island this Saturday in full colors representing our Class of 1966 to support his wife Penny and family.  It was a very nice service.

Robert Chester: Bill was a great roommate and friend. Several of us were avid “Hearts” players, and Bill was a pro! His relationship with Penny preceded his matriculation; I recall noting that he was one of the few classmates I knew to be married by the time we returned for our first reunion.

Bill Bausch: however many years/decades out. It was my 1st reunion with my “new” (and present) wife. Bill and Penny were most warm and welcoming. It meant a lot then and is a good memory.

Condolences, memories, and pictures may also be shared to the memorial page by responding directly to 66_CommTeam@tiger66.org. The memorial page is here.