Mary Ann Barrett, 75 of Easton, PA died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at home. Born December 8, 1943 in Hanover, NH she was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Thomas) and Joseph d’Esopo. Her husband C. Keith Barrett died in 1987. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College in 1965 and the Doscher Country School of Photography and member of First United Church of Christ, Easton.
She is survived by 3 stepchildren: Keith Barrett of Hampton, VA, Bryan Barrett of Palmer Twp., PA, Lisa Barrett of Northampton, PA; 4 step-grandchildren: Andrea and Andrew Barrett, Kelsey Smith, Angela Neal; and 4 step-great-grandchildren: Dylan, Tyler, Natalie and Nathan.
Services are 11 AM Tuesday, August 6 in First United Church of Christ, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton, with a calling period from 6 to 7:30 PM Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment is in Pine Knolls Cemetery, Hanover, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to First UCC, 27 N. 3rd St., Easton, PA 18042 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Margot Morgan
August 4, 2019 at 4:28 am
Mary Ann Barrett was a dear dear friend to so many in the community of Easton where she lived. Running errands, giving support, love and care to others made her smile. She took wonderful photographs of our family and was generous with them, ensuring that we all had copies. Her friendship was a joy and a comfort to my mother, Bette Walker, and Mary Ann was at her side when my mother died. I will be forever grateful to her for her warm heart and generosity of spirit. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Wendy Clayton
August 4, 2019 at 10:31 am
Those we love are always with us.
Their laughter, their wisdom, and their
thoughtfulness are gifts of love that are ours to keep.
May these gifts help console you now
and fill your hearts with their comforting
warmth.
She was a wonderful person and friend.
Wendy Clayton
Stacy Brannock
August 7, 2019 at 10:48 am
Mary Ann and my grandma were close friends. Mary Ann called grandma every day at 7 pm. For as long as I can remember Mary Ann has always been there. We would look forward to her visits in her camper with her fuzzy companions. She was like family and I loved her very much. She was one of the most interesting people I have ever met. My favorite memory was when I went to visit her for a week and she took me to the wolf preserve to see the wolves. ( Also on that same visit she took me to the pet store and let me get a couple of tree frogs to take back to Maryland and that was the start of many tanks filled with reptiles and amphibians through out my teenage years). I’m lucky to have so many happy memories and a ton of pictures to go with them. My heart goes to her family. She will be greatly missed.
Steven A.N.Q.L Davey
August 8, 2019 at 9:18 pm
She will be greatly missed!!! Rest In Peace Mary Ann. Please give my Mother a big hung and kiss when you see her in Heaven. God Speed!!!
Danna D’Esopo Jackson
November 16, 2019 at 7:14 pm
Although we were second cousins we never had the chance to meet; but that didn’t stop us from establishing a Christmas-letter correspondence, that continued through the decades. Mary Ann sent multi-page annual letters, describing her year’s adventures camping and traveling, illustrated with snapshots of her family and pets.
So, although I never saw her, I have a vivid picture of a kind and giving person, generous to humans and animals alike, who leaves behind many. many two-footed and four-footed friends who will miss her beautiful smile.