Barry A. Harwood, 50, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Stacy L. (Sykes) Harwood.
Born in New Bedford, the son of Alan B. and Merilyn L. (Radu) Harwood of West Wareham, he grew up in Mattapoisett and settled in Fall River in 1999. Barry was a graduate of Old Colony Regional Vocational High School and had worked as the Foreman at the Congregation Adas Israel Cemetery, in Fall River.
Barry loved music, and sang in several area bands including the Harpoon Harmonizers with his grandfather. He enjoyed Karaoke, watching the Patriots and the Bruins, and especially laughing and having fun with family and friends.
Beside his wife and parents survivors include a son, Tyler Harwood; a brother, Craig Harwood and his wife Ivette Cortes of Montreal, Canada; a sister, Karolyn Dunham and her companion Matthew Germano of Fairhaven; a grandson, Evan Harwood of New Bedford; an aunt, Joyce and Eric Ramos of Rochester; a niece, Alexah Dunham of Fairhaven and several cousins.
Calling hours are Saturday, December 26, 2015, from 4-7pm, in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven, with a service at 6:30pm. Cremation will follow and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to FORM, Friends of Old Rochester Music, P.O. Box 1143, Mattapoisett, MA 02739