Biography

Ada Barrett (1879 - 1966) was born in Adelaide, South Australia, the daughter of Joseph Charles Genders and Albina Louisa Perry. Her parents moved to Launceston and were active members of St. John’s parish. At the time of her marriage Ada was an actively involved with the Church Missionary Society and a volunteer staff member.
See linked biography for William Rothwell Barrett for further details of their lives together.
Ada Lilian Barrett died early in 1966 and Bishop Barrett died three months later, aged 73 years. Their ashes were placed within the wall of the sanctuary of St. John’s Church, with a plaque to mark the place. It is inscribed as follows:
IN MEMORY OF ADA LILIAN BARRETT
d. 10TH FEBRUARY 1966
WILLIAM ROTHWELL BARRETT BISHOP,
d. 3RD MAY 1966
WHOSE ASHES ARE DEPOSITED IN THIS SANCTUARY

Source

Extract from 'Engraved in Memory' by J.S.Gill. 1988 and Launceston Family Album entry (linked)