Cape Cod, MA - N. Dean Barrett, age 85, passed on peacefully to his creator October 5, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Peekskill, NY to Milton and Constance Barrett, Dean graduated from Mahopac High School and attended Bowdoin College. He worked on Wall Street, owned an appliance business, remodeled homes and was an active member of the Rotary Club and The Church of the Holy Communion in Mahopac. Dean was most humbled by the privilege of serving the Town of Carmel, first as Commissioner of Jurors for 12 years and later elected as Supervisor for the Town of Carmel for three terms, or 6 years. He served his community proudly, as did his father Milton and grandfather Robert Austin, Supervisor 1836-1838.
Dean was predeceased by his sister Daphne Seaton and leaves behind his devoted wife Arlene with whom he shared 42 years. He is survived by his sons Shawn Barrett of Lake Luzerne, NY, Dean J. Barrett and wife Jennifer of Myrtle Beach, So. Carolina, daughters Lynnette Caputo and Daneen Kallstrom both of Mahopac, NY, his step children Richard Conway, Cathi Horowitz and husband Mark, Donna Colantuono and husband Peter, 16 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Dean loved sharing his retirement on Cape Cod with his family and he especially enjoyed gardening, walking and relaxing at the ocean.
An interment service will be private at the request of the family at a later date.
For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.
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