Jane Ellen (Mackey) Barrett

She was born August 31, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to the late Mary C. (Shull) and Edward J. Mackey. Jane was a graduate of Stow High School, Mount Union College, Class of 1956, and earned her Masters from Kent State University. She taught for 29 years in Akron Public Schools. Jane was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, North Canton, and the PEO Sisterhood. Jane was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, served on the Mount Union Alumni Council, and was a proud 20-year season ticket holder for Mount Union Football. Jane enjoyed reading, watching sports, and annual family vacations in Fenwick Island, Delaware.

Jane is survived by her children, David A. Barrett of Winthrop, Maine, Susan Barrett of Boston, Massachusetts, and Catherine “Kate” Barrett of North Canton; brother-in-law, Dr. Robert T. Barrett of Fair Oaks, California; sister-in-law, Carolyn Mackey of Tallmadge; eight nieces and nephews; and seventeen great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Barrett; parents-in-law, Robert W. and Harriet (Todd) Barrett; brother, James E. Mackey; sister, Ann L. Koch; brother-in-law, Robert C. Koch; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Cameron Barrett.

A visitation for Jane will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Rd NW, Canton, Ohio 44718, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Edward J. and Mary C. Mackey Scholarship Fund at Mount Union College.

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