Frank Barrett

BEAVER FALLS, NY ~ Frank Barrett Jr., 92, of Hilltop Road, Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home where he was under the care of his family.

Born February 8, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, the eldest child of Frank Sr. and Grace W. (Burnsen) Barrett, he graduated from Romulus Central School, Romulus, NY, in 1952. He later attended Cortland State College where he received his BS in Elementary Education in 1958 and also attended Oswego State College where he received a Master’s Degree in Education in 1970.

Following his graduation from high school, Frank was drafted into the US Army where he served during the end of the Korean War for two years in Okinawa, Japan. He received his honorable discharge in 1961.

He married Roberta “Bobbie” N. Williams on March 28, 1959 at the United Methodist Church in Lee Center, NY.  Bobbie passed away in 2016.

Frank began his early teaching career as a 5th grade teacher for Sodus Central School in Sodus, NY. The couple later moved to Beaver Falls where he became a 5th and 6th grade teacher at Beaver River Central School. In addition to teaching, he also coached varsity tennis, modified baseball, track and field and rifle before retiring in 1988.

As an active Boy Scout leader for many years, Frank enjoyed taking his scouts on many outdoor adventures. This included backpacking the length of Vermont on the Long Trail twice: once with his son, Aaron, in the 70’s and again with his son, Alex, in the late 80’s. Throughout his life, he especially liked swimming, jogging, fishing, and cross country skiing.

Frank was a longtime member of the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church, the Croghan Lions Club, a member, Past Commander, and proud participant in the Firing Squad of the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion in Croghan, a former Lewis County Democratic Committee member, and an incredible player and member of the Rochester Chess Club.

Among the many valuable treasures for which Frank will be remembered was instilling in his children a legacy and theme of service to family, community and country. 

Surviving are four children, Aaron (Leann) Barrett, of Mountain Home, ID, Svea (Richard) Barrett, of New Hartford, NY, Bronwen (Mark) Keefer, of Utica, NY and Alexander (Carrie) Barrett, of Lowville, NY; ten grandchildren, Rainier (Kellianne), Tristan, Morgan (Lee), Conor (Naomi), Dylan (Ki’Amber), Boone (Jenn), Griffin (Chantal), Sage (Jake), Harper, Sutton and great grandchild Quinn A. Keefer; a sister in law, Carmen Barrett, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his loving wife, “Bobbie,” of 57 years, Frank was predeceased by a grandson, Albert E. Tarleton IV, three brothers, Lloyd, Ernest and Lee, and his sister Arlene Roloson.

A private Graveside Committal Service will take place at the convenience of the family in Ava Cemetery.

There will be no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church or to the Croghan Lions Club.

Arrangements are with Scanlon Funeral  Home, Croghan.

Condolences at www.scanlonfuneral.com

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