You were the best Mom ever. I love you so much...I promise that I am going to make you proud. You taught me how to love myself and to love others. Remember how your Dad used to say, " You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your family?" Well I would have picked you anyways. I would have been so lost without you. You gave me knowledge, guidance, direction, unconditional love, protection, a wonderful father and a loving brother. The rest of what you gave me cannot be expressed with words, but if you look into my heart you will find them. I miss you every minute of every day. I am proud to be your son.
Jeff Bucklew, 26 October 2011
Mom taught us compassion, loyalty, and integrity. She lived by those values and put her friends and family first. I was so lucky to have such a wonderful Mom and I wish she was still here.
Ross Bucklew, 26 October 2011
Barbara was truly beautiful inside and out. Even from the first time I met her she made me feel so welcome. She made me feel like I was part of the family. She had such a warm, inviting and loving presence about her. She was so open and nonjudgmental.
I hope that one day I can raise her grand children with the kind love she had for her sons. I love you Barbara, with all of my heart. Thank you for showing all of us how to love unconditionally.
Our world has lost one incredible woman, thankfully she was able to rub off onto so many of us, particularly her sons, Ross and Jeffrey Bucklew. I am a lucky girl and proud to become part of the wonderful family she helped to create.
Hillary, 26 October 2011
My Aunt was the best aunt ever. She wasn't just the kind of aunt that would come visit and say hello to us then talk to the grown ups for the rest of the time. When she came she would talk to all of us. Memories fill my mind when i say her name in my head. She was one special woman that i will never forget. She use to bring us little shampoos and conditioners from all the hotels she had been. I will never ever forget her. She will always be in my heart forever and always.<3I love you Aunt barb.
Lizzie Cardoso Mann, 27 October 2011
Barb was family - in the big sense of the word. I always looked forward to telling her stories - she would listen and laugh and then tell 2 or 3 more. I loved hearing her laugh, her voice - and I loved her strength. but what always impressed me the most was this amazing loyalty. I hope I can honor her by being as loyal to the ones I love. I love you Barb and I loved how much you loved my daughters.
Smooch, 27 October 2011
I loved your laugh and your amazing loyalty. I loved that you would listen to stories and laugh and then tell 2 or 3 more. I hope to honor you by becoming as loyal as you were. love and more love
Smooch, 27 October 2011
For a long time Barbara was my favorite and only daughter-in-law so we shared many memorable occasions. The first was being together when Ross and then Jeff were born at Cricket Flat. I was so proud of her when we visited her in Indonesia. How she took care of her sons and husband. Then on the second visit I had more time with her and again admired her strength as she dealt with the living conditions. Time and again her strength and perseverance were apparent. In the past few years family circumstances brought us closer and it was joy to share some time with her. I will miss her laughter, vitality, and sensibility
So it is with real sadness that I say goodby Barbara. Russ
Russ, 27 October 2011
I knew Barbara for fifty years. Yikes! When I moved into town from Rinn, I remember standing against the south side of Central School by myself. It was Barbara and Melanie that saved me from my outcast-post. We three became fast friends from that moment on. Of course, through the years we moved in and out of each other’s lives. The photo I published in the memorabilia section was taken outside my house, 339 Lincoln, after a brunch organized by my mother for the ’69 graduates of LHS that belonged to the 1st Congregational Church. We were a group that met once a week throughout our school years – whether we wanted to or not! I can hardly remember a time when Barbara wasn’t smiling. She was as cute as a button, but could let out a hilariously sarcastic comment which would leave us in stitches. Barbara’s steady mind allowed her to overcome tough times through her life. She accepted all who were sincerely seeking or finding themselves and helped many. I'll miss you Barbara. Sus
Susan Landers, 27 October 2011
Barbara was an incredible individual who was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. She was so proud of her son’s Ross and Jeff. I will always treasure her smile, sense of humor, that loyalty and the times we spent together. I am honored to have known her. Barbara will be missed by many but never forgotten.
Tim Dasenbrock, 27 October 2011
Barbara was a wonderful person and a great sister. Fortunately we got the opportunity to spend a fair amount of tiem together in th past years. I will always remember the fun and laughter that we shared.
Chuck, 27 October 2011
Barbara,
Thank you for loving me and my family so much. Thank you for supporting and protecting me like I was one of your own children. I will never forget your beautiful smile and your always contagious laugh. I feel so blessed to have had you in my life.
I love you,
Ashley
Ashley, 27 October 2011
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Others, like Barbara, come into our lives and we are never the same. The friendship and love, my husband Jim and I shared with Barbara was that of family. She always knew that she was thought of in this way and loved us unconditionally and loyally. I will miss all the long conversations and the fun. Being around her always made the day better. I was so lucky to have had the chance to go to Spain with her exactly one year ago and will cherish those memories forever in my heart. I am grateful that she had the time to see her beloved sons grow into the young men she had hoped they would become. She always said, she hoped they had her heart, and for sure they have proven that they do possess her kind, compassionate and loving heart. She was so proud of them and so are we! Barbara never left a conversation without telling you that she loved you. So....with all our heart and soul......We love you Barbara. Jim and Marilyn Lungwitz
28 October 2011
Barbara, I truly feel like part of my soul has been ripped out. I cannot imagine my life without you,knowing that you always had my back, and I could talk to you anytime, about anything. My memories are too may to include here. You would be so proud of your boys, they will make it. The black iron fence in front of your home that you loved so much, is just how you imagined it. It is so strong I will never be able to knock it over when backing my car from the driveway. 52 years we have been friends.Hard to fathom! We laugh so much together, how much we have shared. You are loved by so many people, and you have the ability to make each of your friends feel special. And you always told the truth, and were so blatantly honest. This was to be the weekend of our reunion with our friends, and we were all so looking forward to it. I love you Barbara Hobbs. You will never be forgotten, you are part of me. And finally, all I can say, is my friend died, and I will never be the same.
Melanie Pierpont, 28 October 2011
I am Barbara's mother-in-law. That relationship can be difficult but Barbara was always wonderful to me. I love her and will miss her so much.
Grandma June, 30 October 2011
I first met Barbara in 5th grade at Central Elementary. She was the pretty girl all the boys chased. In high school all the boys were still chasing her. I felt very happy to have spent some small amount of time with her at our 40th High School reunion; it had been many years and she was still turning heads. To her sons I provide my sincere condolences. To all of our classmates and especially her girlfriends of so many years, I raise a glass and tip it to a life lived well.
Mark Meyerdirk, 1 November 2011
I am so very honored to have called Barbara Hobbs was my friend. To anyone one who was lucky enough to know her, the word hardly seems adequate. She was lighthearted and kindhearted, however her depth and wisdom were boundless.
She was many things to so many people. She was a PROUD and a FIERCE Mother, for she loved her boys beyond measure. She was a loving and supportive sister, a devoted daughter, and a truly Fabulous human being. My life has been forever enriched by her presence.
Barbara, you will be missed.
1 November 2011
Barbara was my wife and partner for over twenty years. We loved, laughed, cried and shared many wonderful adventures over the years. Of course, Ross and Jeff were our greatest achievements and she was the Mother of all Moms! You can see her strength and character in both of them. We are all going to miss her immensely. Barbara - the fence looks great - just the way you wanted it.....and we threw you a GREAT "celebration of life" party - your smiling face (in person) would have made it complete. Rest in peace!
Doug, 1 November 2011
Barbara was a kind, joyful, warm, and wonderful soul. She was not only my best friend, but also a caring sister who would share her laughter and sorrow with me. I learned a lot from her. Barbara was a cheerful person and loved to help people, bringing happiness to everyone’s life, including mine. I will never forget her contagious smile. She was also an excellent, loving mother. I am so proud of her sons Ross and Jeffry; they got all her beautiful qualities. I am so glad that God gave me the opportunity to meet her and her wonderful family, and tie a beautiful relationship with her for 25 years. I hold every memory of her tight inside my heart. You will always remain in my heart, Barbara. You were a very special human being. Thank you for making me part of your family and giving me your hand in my most difficult times. I love you and miss you so much, Barb!
Mame Gularb Dejyothin, 2 November 2011
i am barbs brother-in-law patrick ...doug is my oldest brother. i was close to barb as we are kindred spirits. i think we both have a wee bit of the wild in us. i will miss her very much! i love you barb!
9 November 2011