Gary Barnes - 81, of Scituate, MA, formerly of Springfield, passed away June 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. Gary worked in law enforcement his entire career, retiring from Western New England University in Springfield, MA as Director of Campus Police. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, fishing and adventuring in many states and National Parks.
He leaves his loving wife, and buddy of 46 years, Diane (Drenkhan) Barnes, and his daughters Lindsay Barnes Holden (Matthew) of Norwell, MA and Kimberly Adams (Jamie) of Huntsburg, OH. Grandfather to Henry, Freddy and Lettie Holden, Nicholas Adams and Jillian Umbright. He also leaves Cowboy, his four-legged sidekick of 13 years. His family will gather this summer to share memories and laughter and give him a proper send off.