THE VICTOR HERALD

The John V. Barry's Observe Their 46th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John V. Barry celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary, at a dinner given by their daughter, Mrs. Walter Timm, and Mr. Timm, Saturday, March 17. Fifty relatives and friends were present. The couple are lifelong residents of Victor, where Mr. Barry had always been a farmer.

They have eight sons and five daughters, all of whom live in Victor, except Corporal Everett Barry, who is serving in the armed forces somewhere in France, and their daughter, Elizabeth, who recently went to California to be with her husband, Sgt. Raymond Henehan. Mr. and Mrs. Barry also have 12 grandchildren.

The table decorations, appropriate to St. Patrick's Day, were attractively arranged. A large anniversary cake encircled by daffodils and narccissi formed the centerpiece. A program of piano and violin music, played by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bills, was greatly enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Barry received many lovely gifts from their family and friends. Out of town guests were from Canandaigua, Rochester, Holcomb and Macedon.

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THE VICTOR HERALD
Friday ~ August 14, 1952
Page 1, Col. 3 - from Ron Hanley

Heart Attack Fatal to John V Barry

John V. Barry of Boughton Hill Road, life long resident of the town of Victor, 77, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, August 14 at his home.

He had been ailing for some time and was recently hospitalized for ten days but appeared to be improving. He was sitting at the front door yard when he was stricken with a heart attack.

Mr. Barry was born on Cherry Street, the son of John and Johanna Wholly Barry, March 26, 1875.

He married Miranda Alice Bennett of Victor, in 1899, who passed away in 1947. He was a retired farmer. he was a life long member of St. Patrick's church, the Holy Name Society, and during his younger years was active in Victor Grange.

Survivors are five daughters and eight sons, all residing in Victor, Mrs. Agnes Leary, Mrs. Isabel Holcomb, Mrs. Genevieve Timms, Mrs. Bernice Hunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Henehan, Leo J., Leonard H., Walter J., Harold R., Gordon L., 17 grandchildren, two brothers, Michael J., and Richard Barry, both of Victor.

Services will be at 8:30 at the home and 9 at St. Patrick's church, Monday.

Interment in St. Bridget's Cemetery, East Bloomfield.