Cornelius F.

"Neil" Barnes

At 90 years of age, Neil passed away at the Marian Manor in So Boston on Saturday November 3 ^rd . Born and raised in So. Boston, he was a son of the late John Patrick and Sarah (Williams) Barnes. He was graduated from So. Boston High School and enlisted into the Army during final days of WW II. He was honorably discharged in 1948 and returned to So. Boston. Neil reenlisted into the Army and served during the Korean conflict. Holding the rank of Sgt, he served as an MP and was awarded 3 Bronze Stars before his discharge in 1953. Neil again returned to his family home on Dorchester St. in So Boston. He worked for many years for the US Post Office as a clerk assigned to the office at North Station. Being a Bruins fan and being stationed next to the "old" Garden was one of the best jobs a hockey fan could hope for. Neil was married to Helen E. (Benton) and settled in Chelsea residing there for nearly sixty years. Neil was widowed two and a half years ago after sharing 56 years of marriage. Neil was receiving supportive care for the last two years as a resident at the Marian Manor, close to his boyhood neighborhood in So. Boston. A devout Catholic Neil never missed daily Mass held at the manor chapel. Neil is fondly remembered for his deep and abiding faith, his sense of humor and his infectious laughter. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, he was also predeceased by his brother John W. Barnes. He is survived by his cherished nephew and nieces John Barnes and his wife Kerry of Roslindale, Elaine McCall of Whitman and Margaret Barnes of Carver. He is also survived by several beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews.