Harry Barrett Explained

Harry Barrett should not be confused with Harry Barratt.

B. H. Barrett
Office:Mayor of Oakville
Term Start:1973
Term End:1985
Predecessor:F. McLean Anderson
Successor:P. William Perras Jr.
Birth Date:1925 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Death Place:Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Mayor, Plumber

Bertram Henry 'Harry' Barrett (10 October 1925 – 30 November 2018)[1] served a number of positions in the Oakville municipal government in Ontario, Canada, eventually being elected mayor of Oakville[2] [3] in 1973 and serving in the position until 1985. Barrett, a plumber by trade, is widely remembered for his centred, pragmatic stance on issues, and influence in the development of the Oakville waterfront.

He died on the morning of 30 November 2018 at his home in Oakville at the age of 93.[1] [4]

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  1. http://www.koprivataylorfuneralhome.com/obituary/bertram-barrett Obituary|Bertram Henry "Harry" Barrett of Oakville|Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Inc.
  2. http://images.halinet.on.ca/OakvilleImages/Images/OI002445386pf_0010.pdf Image
  3. News: Incumbent Mayors Hold Ottawa, Hamilton. 4 December 1972. Montreal Gazette. 6. 13 January 2010.
  4. https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/9060765-former-oakville-mayor-harry-barrett-has-died-at-the-age-of-93/ Lea, David (2018). "Former Oakville mayor Harry Barrett has died at the age of 93." Inside Halton (30 November 2018).