Michael E. Barrett, of Lowell, was born in Granville, Ohio. He graduated from Granville High School, attended Ohio State University and served in the U.S. Navy for six years. He worked for Owens Corning Glass Co. in the research lab. He moved to Michigan and worked in the heating and cooling business until his retirement. After retirement, he worked for the Lowell Schools for five and a half years. Mike is survived by his wife of 40 years Sharon; sons Michael (Kate) and Scott (Molly) Barrett; grandchildren Brittany, Jennifer, Morgan, Tom, Jack and Ross Barrett; brothers James and Richard (Betty) Barrett; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial Thursday 11:00 a.m. St. Patrick Church, 4351 Parnell Ave. NE, Ada MI. Rev. Mark Peacock presiding. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell MI. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.