pMichael Barrows passed away unexpectedly, February 1, 2016 while enjoying a sunny day on his land; his family and friends will greatly miss his strength, humor, and generosity./ppMike was born in LaRochelle, France on May 22, 1955 to Phillip and Velma Barrows. He and his family were stationed in many locations, but his fondest memories were of the times he spent fishing and exploring on his grandmother’s farm in Bumpville, Pennsylvania. /ppMike began his working career while still in high school, saving his earnings to purchase his own car – a classic 1956 Chevy. He enlisted in the Marines and was stationed in Viet Nam, serving honorably from April 1, 1974 to March 31, 1978. On June 26, 2004, he married Sarah Algie at the Sentinel Band Stand in Sackets Harbor, NY. He then began working as a Maintenance Foreman for the Department of Defense at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, transferring to Fort Drum in 1998, and retiring in 2010./ppAlthough retired, Mike was even busier, volunteering his time to help others, as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster children, driving and recruiting for the Disabled American Veteran services, driving for the Volunteer Transportation Services, fundraising for the United Way, and helping both the Junior Golf League and State Park System. He and his wife just completed foster care training to nurture children in crisis. His interests also kept him occupied. Mike was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman. If something needed fixing, Mike was always there to the rescue. As a dedicated sports fan, Mike rooted for his teams – the Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and New England Patriots. /ppMike’s family was close to his heart – especially his nieces and nephews. Holidays were the highlight of the year, as they were spent with relatives. /ppMike was predeceased by his father, Philip, and brother, Greg. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, his mother, Velma, a step daughter, Katherine Kutnick, his sisters, Kathleen Schaeffer and Stephanie Barrows, his sister in law, Sandra, and his brother, Philip, Jr., along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. /ppCalling hours will be Saturday, February 6, 2016, from 2-5pm at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 1:30 pm at the funeral home with Reverend Leon Schilling officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Bumpville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the United Way of Northern New York, 200 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com /p
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