Bay Beach

Off to Bay Beach on Saturday for a Connors/Barrett/Parker reunion, courtesy of the Barrett clan.
Hope the beer is cold!!
Genny pounders?

Thank You Aunt Jane

We had a great lunch today at the Orchard Park Country Club (thanks Bill and Lynn) after a brief ceremony at Holy Cross Cemetery to lay Aunt Jane to rest with Uncle Cy.
It was great to see Aunt Pat, Sue Mason and Colleen (Gallagher), who had an adventure getting to Buffalo last night.
Lunch was on Aunt Jane. She would never let any of us pay for breakfast after Sunday Mass either.
We love her and miss her along with Uncle Jimmy and my mom Pat.

Don't forget July 10 for a family reunion up at Bay Beach.
The Crystal Beach Motel is not far from the cottage (905-894-1750)
http://www.crystalbeachmotel.com

where are the Barrett's

Friday,2/26/10
Let's get this blogging started!I'm sitting home watching a very creative young woman paint my kitchen&dining room.Bringing some much needed color to my home.Terry had a "colorful" suggestion as to how to do this without spending money.Anyway I've got all day long to fill you in on the Barrett's.
travels - Suzanne & Jim just got back from London with great updates on their granddaughter,Juliana.I'll suggest Jim post some bragging for us.They also spent some time in Paris.
Lynn,Bill & Brigid were skiing in Breckenridge,Co.All came home sans injuries - great trip.Marie Connors dog sat Max.
Terry & Peggy were in Cleveland recently visiting Molly.Karen and Katie went with them tour John Carrol.They spent some of their winter break in Ellicottville. Report excellent cross country skiing at Alleghany.
The rest of us were at home as far as I know.Catching some good action on the basketball court watching Emily(Tommy) play for Mount Mercy.Kelli Barrett was chosen for WNY volleyball - second team(hope I have that right).She also received School spirit award from Middle College.
You can usually find Jimmy, Peggy & myself at 8:30 mass on Sundays at St. Ambrose.Sometimes Katie Greenway & Renie join us.Teddy's for breakfast afterwards.Everyone welcome to join us. Even if only for breakfast -however we do have a rule concerning that.
I hope someone other than Jackie reads this & starts contributing - let's hear what you're doing - esp the next generation - their lives are certainly lively at this point - tell us where you are.

Patty

Jack Ricketts grave location

JACK R. RICKETTS
Corporal, U.S. Army
108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division
Entered the Service from: Buffalo, New York
Died: October 13, 1918
Buried at: Plot A Row 27 Grave 13
Somme American Cemetery
Bony, France

Cousin Jack R. Ricketts died Oct. 13, 1918

The story above was printed in the Buffalo News June 11, 2002.
To put this in context, Jack Ricketts and Mildred Ricketts Borth were Gramp's (Jason Parker) first cousins.
In fact, we were always told that gramp, his brother and Jack all joined together and served in France together.
Gramp used to have a number of items from WW I displayed on his mantle and I vagueley remember something with Jack Ricketts name on it.
Didn't know he was buried in France.
Double click on image to read.

Wasaga Beach, Ontario 1957

Nana and Gramps are in the center of the photo. I (Jackie) am holding the sign.
The Nottawa Inn was an all inclusive resort on Georgian Bay, near Wasaga Beach. I remember going there at least twice with Nana and Gramps.

Parker baseball 1917

Photo above appeared in the Buffalo Courier-Express June 4, 1967.
Regimental champions, B-Company 74th Infantry.
Gramp's brother is third from left.

Jason Parker obit (March 25, 1814-Sept. 19, 1876)

Transcription of Jason Parker's obituary published Sept. 20, 1876 in the Buffalo Express.

Parker Story

The image above is a copy of a story published in the Buffalo Courier-Express on Oct. 17, 1926.
Make sure you see it all. It continues in the column to the right of the lower photo.
At some point in the near future I will type it all in so it is easier to read.
If you double-click on the image you will be able to read it better.

Parker Family Home, Buffalo, NY

The photo above is of the home of Jason Parker, our great, great grandfather.
It stood at the southeast corner of Delaware Avenue and North Street, next door to the Wilcox Mansion (Theodore Roosevelt Historic Site).
He was living in the home when he died Sept. 19, 1876. The home was demolished sometime after 1928.

Guess Who??

Calling all Connors and Barrett children. Can anyone quess who the nun and priest are in the above photo? I bet Sister Margaret Anne can!!
I know, but I'm not telling.
The first person to guess correctly will avoid having their knuckles wacked with a pointer.

Parker Sisters

Patricia Ann Parker Connors and Mary Jane Parker Barrett, surrounded by Nick Canonico while at Ed and Catherine Volk's home in Angola. 1950s

Aunt Jane Uncle Cy and Aunt Pat

Photos:
Top: Aunt Jane and Uncle Cy at Angola 1950s.
Middle: In the Connors' backyard on O'Kell Street. Grandma Connors, Jackie, Suzanne, Kevin, Patty, Uncle Cy and Aunt Jane
Bottom:
Aunt Pat in hammock (foreground) and Aunt Jane standing

Aunt Jane with Patty and Suzanne at Catherine and Ed Volks house in Angola. 1950s

I'm in. Thanks Jackie for doing this - great idea.Now everybody else come on board - we'll be wired!Patty

In Memory of Aunt Jane

All:
What a tremendous tribute to our aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Patrick and Katie's tribute, at the funeral, to their grandmother was terrific. They truly caught the essence of Mary Jane Parker Barrett.

It was great seeing all of our cousins together and that is the reason for starting this blog.

Our hope is that all of the Connors, Barretts and Parkers will use this as a place to post photos and let everyone know about what is going on in your lives.
Jackie