James E. Barrett, 80, of Mattapoisett died Monday, February 10, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Breton) Barrett, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward and Yvonne (Masse) Barrett, he lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Mattapoisett.

Jim was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School, class of 1963, where he was in the carpentry shop.

He was the proprietor of Barrett Custom Cabinetry for many years. Prior to that, he was employed by Brownell Boat Yard and Wayne Walega of New Design Kitchens.

Jim was a member of The Wampanoag Kennel Club, Pilgrim Doberman Pinscher Club, and The Doberman Pinscher Club of America.

A longtime Doberman Pinscher breeder, his dogs were like children to him. He enjoyed traveling to dog shows with Nancy in their RV, attending family parties, and cooking.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; 3 brothers, Rene Barrett and his wife Dawne of Easton, Edward Barrett and his wife Evelyn of Lakeville, and Charles Barrett and his wife Cheryl of Dartmouth; 3 sisters, Jeanine Sasseville and her husband Gene of New Bedford, Claire Tellier and her husband John of Norwich, CT, and Celeste Paleologos and her husband Phil of New Bedford; his sisters-in-law, Patti Barrett of Milford and Patricia Nicholson of Mattapoisett; 3 Godchildren, Christine Penny of Milford, Paul Cormier of Acushnet, and Michael Dube of California; Glenn Silva, who was like a son to Jim and Nancy; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Marc, Richard, and Roland Barrett.

His Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 121 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford. His family will receive guests at Church from 10-11 AM, prior to the Mass. Burial will be held privately at a later date. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.