Businessman.
Born at Windsor, Ontario on 12 December 1871, brother of Edward Gordon Barrett and Gregory Barrett, he came to Manitoba with his family in 1882. He worked in the fire insurance business early in his work career, then took a clerical job at the Vulcan Iron Works. He rose through the rank until he eventually became Vice-President and General Manager while his brother Edward was President. He served as Vice-President of the Winnipeg Board of Trade and the Manufacturers Association. He was an active member of the Winnipeg Operatic Society. He died unmarried at Winnipeg on 26 November 1931 and was buried in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Death registration, Manitoba Vital Statistics.
“L. R. Barrett dies suddenly at age of 61,” Winnipeg Tribune, 26 November 1931, page 1.
“Leonard R. Barrett succumbs suddenly,” Manitoba Free Press, 27 November 1931.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 13 May 2024
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