It is with great sadness that the family of the late Calvin Walter Barrett announce his passing at his home in Port Loring, after a long illness with diabetes, on Saturday, December 26th, 2009, in his 39th year. He was the loving father of Xandria of London, Ontario, beloved son of Linda (Kirby) and a stepson of Willis Barry Blundon, a dear brother of Robin (Adele) of Nova Scotia and Jason of Newfoundland. Calvin was predeceased by his father, Walter George Barrett. Fondly remembered by his wife, Michelle Kirkpatrick of London, Ontario; mother- in-law, Shirley Kirkpatrick of Port Loring, Ontario and many others in the Port Loring area. The family will be receiving family and friends from the Anglican Church in Howley on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009, from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., from where also the funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with the Lt. Rev. Leonard Whitten officiating. Burial to follow at the church cemetery in Howley. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Society, in Calvin's memory, would be graciously appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home & Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence, please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com