William Barrett Obituary

William Barrett STUART, FL - William Humphrey Barrett, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on June 24, 2024. Born on August 28, 1946 in Boston, MA and raised in Hanover, New Hampshire, Bill led a life marked by dedication, service and accomplishment. Bill attended the Kent School in Kent, CT and after graduation joined the Air Force, becoming a decorated pilot in the Vietnam War. Following four years of military service, he pursued higher education at The University of New Hampshire, where he earned both a graduate and Master's degree in Economics. His career path led him to Washington, DC, where he played a significant role in the breakup of AT&T, working first at the FCC and then the US Department of Justice (DOJ). While working full time at DOJ, Bill furthered his education by earning a Law Degree from George Washington University. After his government service, Bill transitioned to private practice and became a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery in their DC office, specializing in domestic and international antitrust and litigation matters. One of Bill's favorite mottos in life was "Plan the flight, fly the plan" reflecting his meticulous and strategic approach to both his professional and personal endeavors. Beyond his career, Bill found immense joy in flying and boating. As an avid pilot, he loved flying his family to the Bahamas, where they enjoyed cruising on their trawler. He also cherished cruising along the coast of Maine. Bill was married to Patricia Jenkins Barrett for 39 years, residing in McLean, VA and Charleston, SC. He is survived by his wife and two children, William H. Barrett, Jr. (Nicole) and Eliza J Barrett and two grandchildren, William Barrett 3rd. and Sutton Hadley Barrett. In addition to his immediate family, Bill is survived by his two brothers, George Barrett(Angelica) and Jay Barrett. He is predeceased by his parents, Frank J Barrett and Dorothy Hill Barrett, as well as his five beloved Labrador Retrievers. A graveside service will be held in Framingham, MA in the Fall.