Gregg M Barnes

Portland- Gregg M. Barnes, 62, of Portland passed away at home with his wife by his side on Tuesday July 26, 2011. He was born in Caribou, ME., where he attended schools. In 1968 he enlisted in the Maine Army National Guard and served ten years, mainly with the 133rd Engineers. Gregg joined the Portland Fire Department in 1974 and retired in 1995. In 1985 he married Brigida Reali of Portland, and together grew a gaggle of five boys through twenty-six years of marriage. In 2010, he retired from AAA of Northern New England after twenty years of service. Greg enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Rangley Lakes area with his sons and many friends. He was quick with one-liners, a laugh, and a joke; he had a big heart and a sly smile. He always let you know where you stood- and he took care of his family as a loyal husband and father. He was a member of the Eagles club and the American Legion. Gregg is predeceased by his parents Dorothy (Morgan) and Raymond Barnes, brother Butch Barnes, and sister Cindy Bosley all from Caribou, ME. He is survived by his wife Brigida Barnes of Portland, his sons Matthew Barnes of Bath, Jason Barnes of Portland, Michael & Kelli Crosby of Scarborough, Ron & Peggy Crosby of Portland, and Paul Crosby of Portland. He leaves a legacy of eleven grandchildren who will greatly miss their “Bubba.” We all will greatly miss him. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland, on Monday August 1, 2011 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM immediately followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM with Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gregg’s memory to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Gregg’s guestbook.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Rich-Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland, ME.