William George Barrett

BARRETT, William George (Bill) JP

4 April 1945 – 16 September 2026

Our darling Bill passed away peacefully with his much-loved wife and lifelong companion Sally by his side. Son of the late Alfred and Nancy, and dearly loved brother of Paul & Helen.  Much loved uncle to Peter, Beccy and Lucy. Bill was loved by all who knew him. The family are very grateful for the wonderful support provided by Mary Potter Hospice and Wellington Free Ambulance and would be grateful for any donations to these organisations. 

A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Wadestown on Monday 21st September at 10:30am followed by a private cremation. To view the livestream or to send a tribute please go to lychgate.co.nz/funeral-notice/barrett-74057/ Messages to the family can also be sent c/o Lychgate Funerals 306 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.

TRIBUTES

David Watt

Dear Sally,
We remember with great fondness the years that Bill was headmaster of Tawa School where our children David and Fiona attended and in later years the ownership of a heritage property that you and Bill had in the Wairarapa where Bill consulted me often for advice at the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, now Heritage New Zealand. I have also been fortunate to see quite a bit of Bill at our Justices of the Peace training sessions at the District Court in Wellington and have enjoyed catching up on many things of interest.
With our heartfelt thoughts on Bill’s sad passing.
David Watt
Karori.

Brooke Barwick

Sally I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
I fondly remember Bill’s infectious smile and he always gave our piano the best workout it ever got.
Rest in peace Bill
Brooke & Jill Barwick