Kathleen “Billie” Burgo Barrows, 90, of Hyannis, passed Saturday February 5th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She felt blessed to have three parents. Born in Tewksbury, Ma on January 20th, 1932, to the late Joaquim Burgo and Kathleen Wright. Subsequently adopted by the late Edith Burgo, Joaquim’s wife. She was preceded by her husband Oliver E. Barrows who passed in 1990. Kathleen is survived by Jeffrey P. Barrows of Panama City, FL; Gordon J. Barrows of San Diego, CA; Scott F. Barrows of Alexandria, VA; Debra A. Barrows, Tricia M. Barrows Miller, and Sara R. Barrows of Hyannis, MA. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and her godchild Kathy Barrows Hurtt.
Kathleen grew up in New Bedford, MA and briefly moved with her husband to San Diego, CA, before returning to New Bedford, MA and eventually moving to Hyannis, MA in 1961. She worked in various industries to help support the family. She enjoyed doing many things throughout her life like walking, reading, word puzzles’, watching game shows, traveling, and visiting casinos with family. She also played a role in raising and shaping the lives of her children and grandchildren and was an avid member of her community known to many as “Auntie Billie”.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 19th from 1 PM – 3 PM, at Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home at 160 West Main Street, Hyannis followed by a service at 3 PM in the funeral home. Private burial will be scheduled for later in the summer. In lieu of flowers please donate to her favorite charity the American Cancer Society.
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