B. H. Barrett
Mayor of Oakville
In office
1973–1985
Preceded byF. McLean Anderson
Succeeded byP. William Perras Jr.
Personal details
Born(1925-10-10)10 October 1925
Oakville, Ontario, Canada[1]
Died30 November 2018(2018-11-30) (aged 93)
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
OccupationMayor, Plumber

Bertram Henry 'Harry' Barrett (10 October 1925 – 30 November 2018)[1] served a number of positions in the Oakville municipal government in Ontario, Canada, eventually being elected mayor of Oakville[2][3] in 1973 and serving in the position until 1985. Barrett, a plumber by trade, is widely remembered for his centred, pragmatic stance on issues, and influence in the development of the Oakville waterfront.

He died on the morning of 30 November 2018 at his home in Oakville at the age of 93.[1][4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Obituary|Bertram Henry "Harry" Barrett of Oakville|Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Inc. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  2. http://images.halinet.on.ca/OakvilleImages/Images/OI002445386pf_0010.pdf
  3. "Incumbent Mayors Hold Ottawa, Hamilton". Montreal Gazette. 4 December 1972. p. 6. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
  4. Lea, David (2018). "Former Oakville mayor Harry Barrett has died at the age of 93." Inside Halton (30 November 2018). Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  • Image of Mayor Barrett (1980s)


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