William H. Barnes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William H. Barnes of Andover, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid William farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For William is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond L. Barnes and Alice Barnes (Hall); his wife Judith Barnes (Sutton); his son Glenn Barnes; and his brother Raymond Barnes, Jr..
He is survived by: his daughter Marcy Barnes of Somerville, MA; and his grandchildren, Ewan Henrie and Zoe Donahue (Barnes). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Contributions to his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or by mail to 320 Nevada St., Ste. 201, Newton, MA 02460, or to Doctors Without Borders at http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org.
