Barbara, you were always kind to me.
July 19, 2022
by Sylvia Daley
An admirable woman.
Dearest Barbara
July 21, 2020
by Amy Flax
When I first met Barbara 43 years ago, I loved her right away. She was an unbelievably caring, resourceful, funny, passionate, loving, giving and did I say LOVING human. Loving like no one else. When I told her that I had a difficult and unloving mother, there was none of the judgement I so often felt. Rather, without skipping a beat, she accepted my situation, she told me that it was my mother's loss, and from that moment on she treated me like an adopted daughter. How lucky for me. I count Barbara - and that love - among the luckiest and almost life saving fortunes of my life. I will carry that with me always. She showed me the way.
She was the matriarch, and she gave me her daughters Patricia and Pam, who I love so very much, as well as Blair, the light of my life.
So many moments, so much gratitude, such amazing role modeling, and always and foremost, so much love. I will bring you along with me and forever be grateful for the unique and entirely original Barbara.
Love you forever,
Amy
She was the matriarch, and she gave me her daughters Patricia and Pam, who I love so very much, as well as Blair, the light of my life.
So many moments, so much gratitude, such amazing role modeling, and always and foremost, so much love. I will bring you along with me and forever be grateful for the unique and entirely original Barbara.
Love you forever,
Amy
A letter to my Aunt Barbara...
July 21, 2020
by Jon Crane
Dear Barbara:
Not a day will go by without me thinking of you and feeling gratitude for our relationship. In fact, every morning will start with a reminder of you because when I go to the fridge, I see several photos of us at various golf locations around the country. I smile every time.
We have shared so many great memories; most of them with our larger family, but as noted, a few of them are all our own. The most recent “solo” memory-maker will remain unforgettable. There we were in the fall of 2018 high above the Hudson River in wind gusts so strong we could barely communicate, let alone stand-up for any length of time. And yet, your innate drive prevented you from fully detecting the obvious right up to the moment of tee-off!
There’s no doubt about it you were dauntless. You arrived in this world as a bold and fearless woman and the passage of time did nothing to dampen your basic instincts. It’s no wonder so many people were attracted to you and wanted to be around you. The positive energy you gave-off was infectious.
If there is a non-fictional Fountain of Youth, then you had it. You knew how to live life to the fullest and you set an example every day for all who love you to follow, including me.
I have never known anyone even remotely like you and you will always be one of the greatest gifts of my life.
Love Always,
Jon
Not a day will go by without me thinking of you and feeling gratitude for our relationship. In fact, every morning will start with a reminder of you because when I go to the fridge, I see several photos of us at various golf locations around the country. I smile every time.
We have shared so many great memories; most of them with our larger family, but as noted, a few of them are all our own. The most recent “solo” memory-maker will remain unforgettable. There we were in the fall of 2018 high above the Hudson River in wind gusts so strong we could barely communicate, let alone stand-up for any length of time. And yet, your innate drive prevented you from fully detecting the obvious right up to the moment of tee-off!
There’s no doubt about it you were dauntless. You arrived in this world as a bold and fearless woman and the passage of time did nothing to dampen your basic instincts. It’s no wonder so many people were attracted to you and wanted to be around you. The positive energy you gave-off was infectious.
If there is a non-fictional Fountain of Youth, then you had it. You knew how to live life to the fullest and you set an example every day for all who love you to follow, including me.
I have never known anyone even remotely like you and you will always be one of the greatest gifts of my life.
Love Always,
Jon