Clayton 'Buzz' I. Barrows

Clayton I. Buzz Barrows, 95, a life-long resident of Berkshire, joyfully passed into his loving Saviors arms early Friday morning, Sept. 18, 2015. Born in Berkshire on Oct. 9, 1919 he was the son of Clarence and Helen (Howland) Barrows. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Adatha (Walters, Fetherbay) Barrows (1997) and his wife, Genevieve Foux Barrows (2010); his siblings: Frances Walker, Joyce Lawrence, Marguerite Clark, Iram and Erwin Barrows. Buzz is survived by his children David (Patricia) Barrows, Derwood (Nancy) Fetherbay, Frances Deyo and Sharon Stewart; 17 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his adopted family, Jim, Karen and Mark Willard who so graciously brought Buzz into their home and family and lovingly cared for him when he could no longer live alone. Buzz would never considered leaving his wonderful Berkshire it was just not an option! Buzz was a faithful and long-time member of the Congregational Church. In his early years, he worked on the family farm on East Berkshire Rd and retired from Howland Brothers, Berkshire following 64 years of service. He was active in Scouting, the Berkshire Fire Company and enjoyed watching basketball and baseball. He claimed to be the #1 Yankee fan in Berkshire!The family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home in Newark Valley TODAY, Sunday, from 3-5 pm. A Funeral Service and Celebration of His Life will be held at 11 am on Monday at the RichfordCongregational Church with Rev. James T. Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery Berkshire. For those wishing, kindly consider directing memorials in memory of Clayton I. Barrows to the Richford Congregational Church. Condolences and memories may also be written in his guestbook at macphersonfh.com