Barrington World War II veteran passes away at 101 years old

BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — World War II veteran Will Barbeau, who took a trip to the nation’s capital on a Rhode Island Honor Flight last year, has died.

Barbeau passed away on May 14, according to his obituary. He was 101 years old.

12 News featured Barbeau on Street Stories in February 2025, a couple of weeks before the Barrington resident celebrated his 100th birthday…

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