Ricky Barrett

On 14th October 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Ricky, much loved only son of Padraig and Eileen (nee Swanton), adored brother of Joanne (Burridge), Caroline, Rachel, Claire and Aoife. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents, sisters, brother-in-law Phil, girls partners Denis, Liam and Henry, aunts, uncle, uncles-in-law, granduncles, grandaunts, godparents Danny (Keohane), Geraldine (Swanton), his dear cousins Emma, Aidan, Ciara, Jack, Saoirse and Fia, his wonderful neighbours, his many good friends from Derryclough N.S. and Skibbereen Community School and many he made on his journey through his short 17 years.  

May he rest in peace.

Lying in repose at his home in Lissane (P47HT93) on Saturday from 4pm to 6pm and on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. A one way traffic system will be in place. Access to Ricky's home will be via Bredagh Cross. Requiem Mass on Monday at 2.30pm in All Saints Church, Drimoleague. Funeral afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Mercy Heroes. Messages of sympathy may be left on the condolences link below. 

A golden heart stopped beating

A hard working man at rest

God took him to prove to us

He only takes the best.