Dale S. Barrows, 67, of Rochester died September 11, 2025 peacefully at Tobey Hospital.

He was the husband of Marjorie L. (Wilborn) Barrows with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, son of Betty A. (Linhares) Barrows of Mattapoisett and the late Bradley L. Barrows, he was raised in Mattapoisett and lived in Rochester the last 40 years.

Dale was formerly employed as a police office with the Rochester Police Department. He then was the Board of Health Agent in Mattapoisett for 32 years until his retirement. He also served on the Board of Health in Rochester for 27 years.

He enjoyed collecting dye cast models of heavy equipment.

Survivors include his wife Margie; a daughter, Nichole Barrows and her husband Corbin Martin of Freetown; a son, Bradley Barrows and his girlfriend Taylor Connor of Fairhaven; a brother, Barry Barrows of Rochester; a sister, Karen Barrows of Mattapoisett; and a grandson, Cody Barrows.

His Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 4-8PM in the Freetown VFW 89 Middleboro Road, East Freetown, MA 02717