Mary E. Barrett
Mary E. Barrett (née Jardine), 77, at rest April 27, 2022. Daughter of Charles H. and Elizabeth A. (née O’Neil) Jardine. Survived by husband John P. Barrett and daughters Nora E. Barrett (Jimmy Lisowski) of Charlottesville, VA and Kathleen E. “Katie” Barrett MD of Jacksonville, FL. Beloved sister of Charles M. (Jeanne) Jardine, and Joanne (Bob) Gasink of Williamsburg, VA.
Graduate of Trinity High School for Women, River Forest, IL, where she served on the Faculty for over 40 years (retiring in 2017) teaching US History and Political Science. Educator, Teacher, Mentor, and Developer of admiring young women, and men while part time at Triton College, and inspirational to professional teachers. Cherished Moderator of THS Spirit Club, and number one Blazer fan and follower. Mary held a BA Degree from Mundelein College, Chicago and an MA in History from Northeastern Illinois University.
Fond aunt to Julie (Joe) Cascio, Matthew & Sarah Jardine; Chris (Leanne), Dan (Ginny), and Michael (Emmeline) Gasink. Admired great-aunt to Colin, Hannah, Tommy, Grace, and Aidan Cascio; Charlotte Every; Samantha and Haley Gasink; Katie, Bobby, and John Gasink; Julia and Joseph Gasink.
Visitation 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St, Countryside. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 9 at Old St. Patrick Church, 700 W. Adams, Chicago. In lieu of black, and making this a true celebration of Mary, please wear either blue in honor of Trinity or green, Mary’s favorite color. Funeral Mass will be broadcasted via livestream at www.oldstpats.org/livestream. Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery office at 12:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity High School at www.trinityhs.org/marybarrett.
Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
I went to St. Catherine of Siena grade school with Mary. I still remember what a kind, good-natured girl she was. My sincere condolences.
Thanks Donna. I went to St Catherine with your sister Paula. Peace!
John Barrett
dear john sorry for your loss what a wonder legacy she leaves for her students
Thanks Pete. Regards, John
I extend my sincere sympathy to you John, Charles , Joanne, Nora and Katie.
Mary and I were friends from first grade and our parents were friends. I still laugh at some of the wonderful things Mary and her Dad would say at dinner. They had the greatest sense of humor. Mary had a terrific, positive spirit.She was a brilliant, caring educator who devoted her life to her students.
My 3 girls went to Trinity H S and all remember Mary (Mrs. Barrett)as a wonderful teacher, not just their favorite. She instilled such a love of history. I am thankful she was their teacher and my friend. We will all miss her.
John,Nora and Katie,
Condolences on the loss of our beloved Mary. May she Rest In Peace and know that she is in a better place. My Mother grew up with Mary and we have many of fond memories.
John – Please accept my condolences on your loss. Your wife must have inspired generations of students who followed her teaching legacy. I’m currently out of state and will be unable to see you in person.
Thanks Tom, appreciate your prayers and support. John
John, So sorry for your loss. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Baldwin Burke
Thanks Pat, appreciate your prayers and support. Donna and Tom have been wonderful neighbors to Mary and I. Stay well. Regards to Kevin.
John Barrett
John, Nora & Katie,
Mary will always be a treasure. You and all of us that enjoyed her company learned and laughed and grew because of Mary. She will be missed but will always be near
Dear John,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Let positive memories be a comfort to you and your daughters.
Thanks so much Jan. Mary’s sister and her husband from Williamsburg, their three sons and families were in for the the Funeral. Our daughter Nora now living in Charlottesville, working for UVA Physician Group Practice,. Will be out to visit her in July.
Stay well, Regards to Larry.
John
My condolences, John, for your loss. I clearly remember Mary from St. Kate’s. She was a kind and gentle girl! I’m sure she will be missed by your family and many many friends.
Thanks Zhoe for reaching out and your comments. Two or three of your grade school classmates were at the Visitation; also shared SCS 8th grade graduation picture with Paul Schneider at the Visitation pointing out yourself and Mike Quinlan.
Stay well! John
Thanks Joe for reaching out and your comments. Two or three of your grade school classmates were at the Visitation; also shared SCS 8th grade graduation picture with Paul Schneider at the Visitation pointing out yourself and Mike Quinlan.
Stay well! John
John—sorry to hear of your loss—while I didn’t know Mary, certainly sounds like a wonderful woman—not to mention that she put up with you all these years—seriously, unable to attend wake or funeral Mass, but with you in spirit and prayer—Peace, Dick Vanecko!
Thanks Dick. You missed meeting our daughter Nora who took care of your brother Jimmy Joe in Boston several years ago.
Stay well. Regards to your wife. John
John, my condolences to you and your family in the passing of your wife, Mary. Our Good Lord Met Mary and Heaven’s Gate. God bless you and your family. Joe
John,
Please accept my condolences. May your wife Mary Rest In Peace.
Your classmate,
John
Nora and Kates!
The Driscoll’s are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. May she rest in peace. We hope you can remember the good times and fond memories. Wish we could be there with you!
Boo, Meegs, Julia, Kerry and Caitlin
John,
My deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. I am also a graduate of St. Catherine and It’s something to see the graduates of St. Catherine class of 1958 send their regards about Mary. I was very happy to share a table with Mary at St. Catherine-St. Lucy Christmas Bazaar and lunch up until 2020. You are all in my prayers.
Christine (Andersen) Wedekind
John and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mary.
My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies,
Carol Jardine