THE JANE MUNRO BARRETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Initiated by the Concord Chamber of Commerce this Scholarship honors most deservedly the memory of Jane Munro Barrett (+2025).

A native of Newton, Massachusetts, and a 1976 Graduate of Wellesley College,  she and her husband Bill made Concord their family home, raising four children.   Jane started her estate career in 1977, and a year later opened her own office, J. M. Barrett & Co. in Concord Center, later relocating to 33 Walden Street.  Jane led and operated the firm, including its expansion as she attracted the best of the best agents.   

Throughout her extensive tenure Jane distinguished herself and the company’s reputation as committed to the outstanding quality and integrity – a true legacy.

Jane characteristically supported the staff, agents, buyers and sellers with care.  Many can recall the personal handwritten notes that she sent at most significant times. The J.M. Barrett and Co. impression on the community became more and more evident.  

In full recognition of such, Jane was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Businessperson of 1995.   She had also served as elected President of the Chamber Board,1987-1988.   Further acknowledgement was her role at the First Female President of the Rotary Club of Concord.

Jane took on the formidable challenge of multiple sclerosis remaining undaunted by its effects.  Her lengthy commitment to bicycling, including cross-country and European expeditions, was a recognized testimony, certainly to her physical stamina, but also to her determination to achieve in many ways.

In 2006, new ownership by Laurie Cadigan continued Jane’s philosophy of the highest professional industry standards. Later, the company became Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty as a significant affiliate of the brand.

Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty and the Barrett Family proudly join the Chamber of Commerce in supportive endorsement of this Scholarship.

Assuredly this Fund, which will be awarded to recipients continuing their education beyond high school, will be a viable testimony to the person of Jane Munro Barrett and what she most distinguishably accomplished.