Barry "Bumpy" Washburn

He was born on June 28, 1934 in Framingham, MA, the son of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Mills) Washburn. Following his education at Keene High School, Barry joined the US Army. He served during the Korean War in the 187th Air Bourne Rakassons.

On May 18, 1973 in Keene, NH, Barry married Janice (Drury) Buckley.

Barry was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed working on antique cars. He had a great fondness for animals and loved operating Quart o’Paint Stables in Spofford with his wife.

Barry had been employed by Kingsbury Machine for 16 years and retired from Autex Mazda following 17 years of dedication. Throughout that time, he had held many additional second jobs.

Barry will be dearly missed by his children: Terry Perkins of Hinsdale, NH, Mark Washburn of Winchendon, MA, and Sandra O’Neill of Winchendon, MA; step-children: Virginia Benoit of Swanzey, NH, Todd Buckley of Swanzey, NH, and Ken Buckley of Swanzey, NH; sisters: Betty Murray of Maine and Carol Davis of Keene, NH; 35 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife: Janice Washburn; stepson: David Buckley; and granddaughters: Michelle and Sarah.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. Those in attendance are required to wear masks and and follow proper physical distancing. A graveside service with military honors will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barry Washburn’s name to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey, NH 03446 (www.MonaknockHumaneSociety.org) or to the Castle Center, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431 (www.HCSServices.org).