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Barbara Joan Barnard

  • June 14, 1934 - September 1, 2011
  • Portland, Oregon
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“You will always be with me Mom. I love you and miss you! xoxoxoxo ”
1 of 32 | Posted by: Ann - Port St. Lucie, FL

“You will always be in my heart. We'll be together again...LYMY xoxoxoxoxox ”
2 of 32 | Posted by: Mary - Fort Pierce, FL

“Mom, I'm so glad we had the last year of memories and experiences to share. You know how you always said I'm just like you? I can only hope to be. I...Read More » ”
3 of 32 | Posted by: Jane - Portland, OR

“Out of our group of friends growing up, Mrs. B. was the "cool mom" of our group. She knew how to live life to the fullest. Her memory will live in...Read More » ”
4 of 32 | Posted by: Larry Mihok - bushkil, PA

“Dear Mr. Barnard, Ann, Jane and family I remember coming to your home as a child in the early 1970's..I remember there always been laughter and good...Read More » ”
5 of 32 | Posted by: Marsha Luteran Horan - NJ

“Mrs B. – My second mom. I am blessed to have had you in my life growing up. ”
6 of 32 | Posted by: Billy Squier - Chester, VA

“Barbara, though we never met, I always felt your spirit and amazing life force through Jane -- who truly is a force of nature. Gracious, lovely,...Read More » ”
7 of 32 | Posted by: Jill Blackstone - Los Angeles, CA

“Grammy, you have meant more to me in my life than I could ever put into words. You will be forever loved, and deeply missed. I love you xoxo ”
8 of 32 | Posted by: George - Port St. Lucie, FL

“Dear Mom, You were always there when I needed you most, guiding me by saying the things I needed to hear or by simply providing a much-needed hug....Read More » ”
9 of 32 | Posted by: John - Centennial, CO

“Dear Mrs. Barnard, Thank you for welcoming me into your home when I was just a young girl, and thank you for having such a wonderful daughter whom I...Read More » ”
10 of 32 | Posted by: Midge Hangley - Tabernacle, NJ

“Barbara and I were part of the 6 AM gym crowd at the local fitness center. We talked about flowers and church and music and exercise. I gave her...Read More » ”
11 of 32 | Posted by: Rev. Elizabeth Griffin - Fairfax, VT

“You will be missed in body but your heart and soul will live on with all who new you .Now you sit in peace with the lord love always ”
12 of 32 | Posted by: Ken Raymond - Portsaintlucie, FL

“Ah, the memories: first meeting you in cardiac rehab, sitting next to you in the choir or pews at St Luke's, singing the Duke Ellington Sacred...Read More » ”
13 of 32 | Posted by: Dorothy Lear - St Albans, VT

“I was truly sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She is often on my mind. I will miss singing with her, Christmas soup dinners and Sundays at St....Read More » ”
14 of 32 | Posted by: Joyce H. Chase - St. Albans, VT

“Dear Family of Barbara Barnard, I regret that I never got a chance to meet with Barbara in person, I am glad I got to be in contact with her...Read More » ”
15 of 32 | Posted by: Gladys Hammel - Elba, MN, MN

“Dear Jane and family, I wanted to send my love and prayers to your family. I pray that God comforts you during this time and fills your hearts with...Read More » ”
16 of 32 | Posted by: Merike Evans - Owings Mills, MD

“Dear Jane and family, I wanted to send my love and prayers to your family. I pray that God comforts you during this time and fills your hearts with...Read More » ”
17 of 32 | Posted by: Merike Evans - Owings Mills, MD

“Dear Family of Barbara Barnard, I regret that I never got a chance to meet with Barbara in person, I am glad I got to be in contact with her...Read More » ”
18 of 32 | Posted by: Gladys Hammel - Elba, MN, MN

“I was truly sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She is often on my mind. I will miss singing with her, Christmas soup dinners and Sundays at St....Read More » ”
19 of 32 | Posted by: Joyce H. Chase - St. Albans, VT

“Ah, the memories: first meeting you in cardiac rehab, sitting next to you in the choir or pews at St Luke's, singing the Duke Ellington Sacred...Read More » ”
20 of 32 | Posted by: Dorothy Lear - St Albans, VT

“You will be missed in body but your heart and soul will live on with all who new you .Now you sit in peace with the lord love always ”
21 of 32 | Posted by: Ken Raymond - Portsaintlucie , FL

“Barbara and I were part of the 6 AM gym crowd at the local fitness center. We talked about flowers and church and music and exercise. I gave her...Read More » ”
22 of 32 | Posted by: Rev. Elizabeth Griffin - Fairfax, VT

“Dear Mrs. Barnard, Thank you for welcoming me into your home when I was just a young girl, and thank you for having such a wonderful daughter whom...Read More » ”
23 of 32 | Posted by: Midge Hangley - Tabernacle, NJ

“Dear Mom, You were always there when I needed you most, guiding me by saying the things I needed to hear or by simply providing a much-needed hug....Read More » ”
24 of 32 | Posted by: John - Centennial, CO - Son

“Grammy, you have meant more to me in my life than I could ever put into words. You will be forever loved, and deeply missed. I love you xoxo ”
25 of 32 | Posted by: George - Port St. Lucie, FL

“Barbara, though we never met, I always felt your spirit and amazing life force through Jane -- who truly is a force of nature. Gracious, lovely,...Read More » ”
26 of 32 | Posted by: Jill Blackstone - Los Angeles, CA

“Mrs B. – My second mom. I am blessed to have had you in my life growing up. ”
27 of 32 | Posted by: Billy Squier - Chester, VA

“Dear Mr. Barnard, Ann, Jane and family I remember coming to your home as a child in the early 1970's..I remember there always been laughter and...Read More » ”
28 of 32 | Posted by: Marsha Luteran Horan - NJ

“Out of our group of friends growing up, Mrs. B. was the "cool mom" of our group. She knew how to live life to the fullest. Her memory will live in...Read More » ”
29 of 32 | Posted by: Larry Mihok - bushkil, PA

“Mom, I'm so glad we had the last year of memories and experiences to share. You know how you always said I'm just like you? I can only hope to be. I...Read More » ”
30 of 32 | Posted by: Jane - Portland, OR - daughter

“You will always be in my heart. We'll be together again...LYMY xoxoxoxoxox ”
31 of 32 | Posted by: Mary - Fort Pierce, FL - Daughter

“You will always be with me Mom. I love you and miss you! xoxoxoxo ”
32 of 32 | Posted by: Ann - Port St. Lucie, FL


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Barbara Joan (Larrabee) Barnard passed away on Thursday, September 1st at Providence Milwaukie Hospital in Portland, OR. Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on June 14, 1934, Barbara and her husband Richard resided in Chester, NJ until 2000 when they moved to St. Albans VT. They moved to Portland, OR in 2010 to be near their daughter, Jane. She graduated from the Sherbrooke School of Nursing and was employed as an RN at Morristown Memorial Hospital, and later enjoyed her second career as a travel agent. Barbara was active with her churches: Church of the Messiah in Chester, St. Lukes Episcopal Church in St. Albans, and All Saints Episcopal Church in Portland. She was an avid gardener and photographer, and loved travelling and genealogy. As a lover of the arts, Barbara was active in the Chester Theatre Group where she directed and had a hand in many successful productions. She also played the piano and was a jazz singer in her earlier years. Barbara is survived by her husband Richard, daughters Jane Barnard of Portland, OR, Ann Raymond of Port St. Lucie, FL, Mary Barnard of Ft. Pierce, FL and son John Barnard of Denver, CO. She had 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild with another due this fall. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Portland. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Providence Milwaukie Hospital Foundation (503-513-8325) and All Saints Episcopal Church (503-777-3829).