Barry M. Yandow, 55, passed away peacefully at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on Monday evening, September 21, 2015, following several months of declining health. Born in Burlington on January 5, 1960, he was the son of Harrie and Adele (Noe) Yandow.
Barry was a 1978 graduate of Harwood Union High School in Duxbury and then went on to work for Jamieson Incorporated of Middlesex, a specialty contracting business specializing in protective coatings. In 1981, Barry moved to Alaska, first living in Anchorage and later Palmer where he worked as a carpenter as well as a hunting and fishing guide. Returning to Waterbury in 1989 with his family, Barry continued his vocation as a carpenter working as a subcontractor for several area construction companies and then later as an independent contractor.
If there is a word that could define Barry it is outdoorsman. It was the outdoors that brought him joy, peace and fulfillment. An avid hunter and fisherman, Barry returned to Alaska several times during the summer months to continue as a guide. In addition, Barry is remembered as a good cook and even better barbequer, a lover of all recreational activities, particularly boating, and a supporter of the NRA and National Wildlife Federation.
Barry is survived by his daughters, Jessica M. Yandow of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Kristina N. Yandow of Burlington; his parents, Harrie and Adele Yandow of Waterbury; his siblings, Marybeth Longo and her husband Jake of Duxbury, Stephen Yandow and his wife Jacqueline of Moretown, and Thomas Yandow and his wife Jean Haverstick of Moretown; his nieces, Natasha Yandow of So. Burlington, Taylor Yandow of Moretown and Alison Yandow of Moretown; his nephew, William Longo of Duxbury; as well as extended family. Barry was predeceased by his best canine friend and longtime companion, Max.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the church parish hall. Inurnment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Duxbury. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be considered to the Good Neighbor Fund (please make checks payable to CAST/WGNF), c/o Rev. Peter Plagge, 8 North Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676. Assisting the family is Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury. To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com.
