BROOKTON – Ralph E. Barnett, 79, died Dec. 3, 2003, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Somerville, Mass., the son of Francis and Marguerite (Weymouth) Barnett. Ralph was a member of the Mason’s and the Danforth Methodist Church. Ralph was a civil engineer. He owned his own business as a tax preparer, and was active up until his death. He was a past president of the Augusta Board of Aldermen, and a former member of the 99th State House of Representatives and ran for state senate in 2002. Ralph also belonged to the University of Maine Alumni Association, and was a member of the Land Use Regulation Commission. He was treasurer of the Brookton-Forest City Community Center, a board member of the East Grand Chamber of Commerce and East Grand Medical Center. He is survived by his daughter, Jane Barnett of Virginia; a sister, Frances Hostetter of California; and his constant companion, Maggie, the Scottish terrier. He was predeceased by his wife, Ellen (Neal) Barnett; and his brother, Jerome H. Barnett. A Masonic service will be held 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the Clay Funeral Home-Bartlett Chapel, Houlton Road, Danforth. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at the Danforth Methodist Church with the Rev. Leon Robinson officiating. Interment will be in Eaton Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to the Brookton-Forest City Community Center for refreshments after the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the Danforth Methodist Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. For online register book, go to www.clayfuneralhome.com.
RALPH E. BARNETT
