Katelyn Barrows

OXFORD / INGLESIDE, TX - Katelyn Tiffany Barrows, 2, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012, as a result of a swimming accident. She was born on October 9, 2009, in Worcester, the daughter of Thomas A. and Stacey M. (Wilson) Barrows. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Jacob Barrows-Seymoure; her paternal grandmother, Donna (Stanley) Townsend of Rockport, TX; her paternal grandfather, Bruce A. Barrows of Leominster; her paternal great-grandfather, Donald Gordon and his wife Paula of Cape Cod; two paternal great grandmothers, Lynne Murchison of Rancho Mirage, CA, and Ruth Barrows of Leominster; her maternal grandparents, Scot and Donna Wilson of Oxford; her maternal great grandmother, Esther Dembowski of Worcester; her aunt, Kristina Wilson of Worcester; her cousin, Maddyson of Worcester; and many great aunts and uncles. Katelyn was full of life. She loved the water and swimming. Katelyn loved her kitties and enjoyed playing with them. She loved to explore and was curious about everything around her, as a normal two-year old. She was smart and so beautiful. She will be our "forever angel" looking down on us. We love you, Katelyn, and we will miss you forever. A funeral will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012, from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 28 Mulberry St., Worcester. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Katelyn T. Barrows Memorial Fund, c/o Hometown Bank, 31 Sutton Ave., Oxford, MA 01540.