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Barbara Nahabedian Obituary

Barbara Ann Nahabedian

AGE: 69 • Maryland

Barbara Ann Nahabedian, née Sielinski died peacefully surrounded by family on July 10, 2013 at her home in Maryland. She was 69. Born in Boston, MA she lived in Mendham and Chester, NJ for 33 years before moving to Maryland in 2011. Barbara received her Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Northeastern University in 1966. She was an elementary school teacher initially, and an at-home mom for many years, volunteering extensively. After earning her certificate in special education from the College of St. Elizabeth in 1993, she taught for 17 more years, 15 as teacher of students with disabilities at ECLC of NJ in Chatham before she retired. She was an active, long-time member of "Hilltop" Presbyterian Church in Mendham, where she sang in the choir and played in the bell choir. She loved making Ukrainian Easter eggs and cooking both Ukrainian and Armenian food. She also enjoyed needlepoint and playing recorder in the Mendham Recorder Consort. Her family will remember her as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always cared for and served others before herself.

She is survived by her husband Charles Nahabedian; her two daughters, Cyndy Mamalian and her husband Paul of Potomac, Maryland, and Christina Hanson and her husband Mark of Houston, Texas; and one brother, Peter Sielinski. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Alexandra, Matthew and Juliette Mamalian, and Nicholas, Christopher and Andrew Hanson.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd., Mendham. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 am at "Hilltop" Presbyterian Church, 20 Hilltop Rd., Mendham. Interment will immediately follow at Hilltop Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the ALS Association for research, or ECLC of NJ Foundation. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. www.baileyfuneralhomes.com <http://www.baileyfuneralhomes.com>

Published by Daily Record on Jul. 14, 2013.
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Charlie,

You, and your whole family, are in our thoughts and prayers. Carolette and I believe that you will find comfort in the loving memories of Barbara, and, in the caring support of your daughters and their families. During the 35+ years we have known each other, you have been a good friend, colleague, and mentor. I will always fondly remember calling your home over the years and being answered by Barbara ... we always seemed to have a 'nice little chat' before she would say: "Charlie, it's Hal" ... I found comfort in her "announcement" ... warmest regards and our deepest sympathies to you Charlie.
Hal Turner

Hal Turner

July 16, 2013

Barbara was one of the kindest and surely one of the best teachers to have graced our halls at ECLC. Hard working and dedicated to her students, you often saw her working long after most staff had left for the day. Although my friendship with Barbara was relegated to quick hellos and snippets of conversation in the hallway, I will always be appreciative of her support when my mom died. To see a familiar face on a Sunday afternoon when I expected few, was very heart warming! Barbara was a special person who I feel blessed to have known. My deepest sympathy to your family. Rest in peace Barbara.....

Cathy Amodeo

July 16, 2013

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