"Happy Easter Norita wish you were here as always but heaven gained what we lost "
Norita A. Barrett
Norita Barrett, age 75 years of Fredonia, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at her residence in the Town of Fredonia. She was born July 5, 1938 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Raymond and Lila MacDougal Priegnitz. Norita graduated from St. Norbert College in 1960 and went on to get her Masters degree from University of Wisconsin. She married Michael Barrett in Milwaukee. Norita taught school in Cedarburg before moving to North Carolina with her family. She taught in the public school system while living there, as well as playing organ for her church. When they moved back to Wisconsin, Norita taught at Mesmer High School. Her husband preceded her in death in 1984. At different points in her career, Mrs. Barrett taught music at various local schools- most recently at Divine Savior (St. Rose) School in Fredonia from 2002 until her retirement in 2008. She had also taught at St. Mary Lake Church, Eden, Ripon and Northern Ozaukee and often directed the Christmas programs for the schools she worked at. Mrs. Barrett played organ for masses at Holy Rosary Parish (currently Divine Savior) in Fredonia, St. Paul's Community UCC in Waubeka and had been the full time organist at St. John's UCC in Random Lake for the last six years. Norita also had taught piano lessons to many students over the years and had still had active students. She was a member of Divine Savior Parish, St. John's UCC Book Club and the Saturday Lunch Group in West Bend. She enjoyed walking. Survivors include her son Daren Barrett of Greenleaf, WI, cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 14, 5 PM at Divine Savior, St. Rose Chapel in Fredonia with Father Todd Budde presiding. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Peshtigo. Visitation at the CHURCH Thursday from 4-5 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Divine Savior choir appreciated. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.
"Happy Easter Norita wish you were here as always but heaven gained what we lost "
"Merry Christmas Norita we missed having you here but know you were watching from above."
"missed you at thanksgiving"
"I was able to spend a few weeks one summer with Aunt Norita. You were fun and I truly enjoyed being with you family and then sharing correspondence in the next few years. You had an amazing garden and you taught me to bake some wonderful goodies. I still have those recipes in my file today. Peace to you "
"Please accept our deepest sympathy. We hope that with the passing of time will help ease your sadness and leave you with the precious memories to cherish close to your hearts. ( Isaiah 25:8)"
"Rest in Peace. I only met you a few times in my early life and remember my cousin Daren most. My dad, Terry Barrett, brother to your husband Mike Barrett, took us on vacation to Wisconsin to visit. Paula Barrett, Niece."
"I didn't know Norita very well, but I loved listening to her play at St. John's U.C.C. I know that all of us at St. John's will miss her music and her friendly personality. My sympathy to Daren & the rest of her family."
"Rest in peace dear friend Norita. From the weekly cribbage games, to the flawless music you produced every Sunday morning, to the quick wit and humor, you have touched our lives forever. Now God will answer those profound questions you would ask that us mortals could not explain."
"Norita will be missed. She blessed us all with her quick wit and good nature. We're all better for knowing her."
"My prayers to Norita's family. She will always be remembered as a woman who loved music, children, and Catholic schools. Rest in peace, Norita."
"My prayers and sympathy to Norita's family. She was a blessing to work with in the Music Ministry at St. Rose for the Saturday 7:30 Mass. A great musician indeed. You will be missed. I will cherish those memories."
"Norita was a wonderful person. Norita was a welcome addition to family events and Packer games, and a part of our holiday celebrations for many years. She will be missed at Thanksgiving and we will remember her in our prayers. She gave of her time, her talent, and her love. We will miss her a great deal."
"Will miss you Norita. Always enjoyed singing with you when you played at the 4:00 Mass at St Rose.( And our occasional suppers afterward) Anywhere from a choir of one to dozens would join you upstairs. Always loved the beautiful interludes you played during communion. So enchanting. Rest in peace, my friend."
"My sincere sympathy for the loss of Norita. I had the pleasure of working with her at Rosemary School. She was a caring person with a strong faith in God. I always enjoyed Norita's sense of humor and her quick wit. She will be greatly missed by many people. "
"My deepest sympathy to Norita's son. She was the Principal at St. Mary - Lake Church when our sons were little. She was a sweet lady, always had a smile on her face and something to talk about. We would run into her often at church, where she watched the boys grow up. We will miss you. "
"My sympathies on the passing of Norita. She sang in the choir at the 4:30 mass on Saturday evenings. She always had an interesting perspective on the subjects we discussed. She never had a bad word to say and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by the Saturday night crowd!"