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Barbara Major Obituary
She was born March 19, 1953, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Ramus of New London.
Barbara grew up in New London, and embraced the culture, schooling, and politics. Barbara was a popular, humorous, caring, and a well spoken woman who served her community the majority of her life. She was a very active member of the local Republican Party and worked as the Republican Registrar of Voters for the last 20 years.
Barbara also found time to be the secretary for the PBA National Little League and was instrumental at Harbor School PTO. She was a New London High School Whaler football mom even when she had no children of her own in the program. Barbara served on the Board of Education and was also a member of the New London Lodge of Elks and Kiwanis Club.
Barbara leaves behind her husband, Tommie Lee Major; and also leaves her seven children, Melissa Ford, Alexis Major Allison, Tommie Lee Barbadoe Major, Todd Major, Tyler Major, Jordan Reed, and Damian Stalling, who she thought of as her own son. Barbara had four grandchildren and two on the way. Barbara grew up on 38 School Street where she was blessed to raise her children. Barbara also leaves behind her sisters, Rene Muehlberger, Tony Atwater; and a brother, Thomas Ramus.
A Celebration of Barbara's Life will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July, 16, at the New London High School Cannamella Football Field and, in the event of inclement weather, will move into the New London Science and Technology Magnet High School.
The family asks kindly for people not to send flowers, but to donate to a scholarship fund in Barbara's honor. Donations may be made to the Gridiron NLHS Whaler Booster Club, c/o Shannon Heap at Aldrich, Perkins, Mulcahy and Heap, LLC, 567 Vauxhall St., Ext., Waterford, CT 06385.
Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook or to share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Major
karen gorra
July 8, 2023
Barbara I miss u alot yjink of u often..We have alot of memories together that I will never forget...
John Keeney
July 9, 2019
Barbara I miss you everyday but I know when it's time for me to pass I will cross that river and meet you on the other side and you and me and all our friends will be together for ever. God Bless. Yours John Keeney
August 8, 2014
so sorry to hear of barbaras pqssing
Renee Dougan
July 24, 2014
From the Vanterpool family our deepest condolences to the Majors family.Barbara was a wonderful person
Rob Simmons
July 23, 2014
To Tommie & Family: I was tied up this past week with my son's wedding and only just read about Barbara in an old paper. I am so sorry to have missed the service. Barbara brought so much to the community -- not just New London but to the whole region. She set an example for all to follow -- service above self. She will be missed. Blessings on you and the whole family.
July 22, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Barbara. I unexpectedly ran into her at Mr. G's this past year and our conversation and banter brought me down memory lane. My deepest sympathy to her family. Ann Buonocore
Francois, Martha Curiel
July 21, 2014
To Tommy and family, our deepest condolences. May Barbara rest in peace.
July 19, 2014
Tommie Major and Family so sorry for your loss, our condolences go out to you all.
Deidre Eccleston & Family
Chad Neal
July 19, 2014
On behalf of the Killingly Redmen football family, we send our condolences to Coach Major and the entire Major family
Aaron Baldwin
July 18, 2014
Dear Tommie and Major family you have my deepest condolences, God has call his angel home to be by his side.
Tom DeSantis
July 18, 2014
To Tommie & family, one of the best Whaler families ever. The number of entries in guest book proves how much Barbara was loved and respected.
July 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 17, 2014
SO sorry to hear about the loss of Barbara! I remember her from my teen years and she always knew my name and said high when I saw her AND always with that smile on her face!!! RIP Barbara!
July 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 17, 2014
To the Majors Family my prayers are with you The Lawyea Family
John Kanabis
July 17, 2014
Tommie & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was truly a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan & Gary Goodrick
July 17, 2014
To the Majors family take peace in knowing Barbara is in a better place and no longer suffering. Some day you will be all together again but until that time comes celebrate life. God Bless.
Jim Guerin
July 17, 2014
To the majors family,my thoughts and prayers go out to you
Lou Pergiovanni
July 17, 2014
To my neighbor Tom Major, heartfelt sorrow on your loss, Barbara was a Pillar of the community and will be surely missed
Jessica Clement
July 17, 2014
Words can not express how sad we all are to have lost a wonderful amazing friend, mother & wife. She touched everyone in a positive way and will never be forgotten. "Barbara Rest in Peace" we love you always ??
Janette Walker
July 17, 2014
Tommie,
I am deeply sorry to hear the news about Barbara. You have my condolences.
Bonnie Haggan
July 16, 2014
To the Majors family
You are in our thoughs and prayers. May you find peace in knowing Barbara is no longer suffering.
Haggan Family
Bonnie Brett and Kelly
July 16, 2014
Part of my extended family and schoolmate, she has always been so loving to her family. We were all born in 1953. A life ended too soon. Love & Prayers. Norma DiBartolo (Searle)
John Keeney
July 16, 2014
Tommy; Barbara and me were born in 1953. She in March me in April. We were like sister and brother and I will miss her. God Bless You Tommy and Family.
jerry santiago
July 16, 2014
I was heartbroken to hear about mrs majors passing.may she rest in peace.she was a wonderful person.she treated me very well though thick and thin.we will never forget her
Mamie, Paul, and Tessa Rock
July 16, 2014
Our most sincere sympathy to a family who embodies New London pride and compassion.
Mary Clark-Wilson
July 16, 2014
I will always remember your wonderful smile. We tried to work together to get all those R's registered !! I will miss you very much. My love and prayers are with your family.
Uncle Walt and Aunt Joan
July 16, 2014
We are sorry to hear of Barbara Ann's passing,Joan and I can only offer our sincere condolences to Barabra's family.
Kirk Talley
July 16, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to the Major family.
Carol and Alan Stevens
July 16, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Hodge
July 15, 2014
My sincerest condolences are extended to the Major family. You are all in my thoughts, prayers and hearts. May you be comforted with loving memories during your time of bereavement.
David&Iris Hadley
July 15, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Carole Serluca Cone
July 15, 2014
To Tommy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the thought that she was loved by many and is now at peace without pain.
Carole Lee
July 15, 2014
Tommie, Melissa and the rest of the family, our sincere condolences. Barbara will be greatly missed by all. May God bless you and help you through this sad time.
Carole Lee and Leon Owens
shawnday boney
July 15, 2014
My condolences to the Major family, I send you my prayers and strength during this difficult time.
Lion Sam Linder & The New London Lions Club
July 15, 2014
We all admired Barbara's serious "concern", real "active involvement", & physical presence in our New London community. She welcomed everyone & it was comfortable "to hang" with her. She just may be someone who is truly irreplaceable.
Bertram Vaughan
July 15, 2014
Coach, we are saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and the family are forever in our prayers.
Bert and Fran
Myla Brown
July 15, 2014
To the Majors family my condolences goes out to the entire family.
Reisa and Warren Miller
July 15, 2014
Our deepest condolences to you all. May her memory be a blessing.
Lou & Cathi Strother
July 15, 2014
To the Major Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Strother Family
Shaun Cavan
July 15, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Major family, you were a staple with Little League and will be missed.
With Love
Joyce Meehan
July 15, 2014
My condolences to Tommie & the family.
Reggie Eccleston
July 14, 2014
Tommie Major Sr. and Tommie Ramus, my prayers are with you and the whole family. Barbara is ok now. May she rest in peace.
Reggie Eccleston
Barbara Kelly
July 14, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Rest in Peace Barbara.
Charlie Alter
July 14, 2014
Tommy,
My deepest condolences to you and and the entire Major Family. May you know no more sorrow!
Colleen Lee
July 14, 2014
To the Ramus and Major families I send my deepest condolences to you, Barbara was a wonderful and caring woman I remember hergrowing up on School St. We also remained friends as adults and she will be truly missed by many who loved her.God Bless her and your families.
Elizabeth Witter
July 14, 2014
May God grant you peace and understanding during this, your time of great loss.
Tidge Copp
July 14, 2014
To Barbara's Family...I am sorry for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful person and did so much for so many. God bless her and her family
Kiki and the Taitague Family
July 14, 2014
I am deeply sorry to have just learned of your loss, my heart goes out to the Major family, I know she will be greatly missed! She was such a wonderful and kind person! I will miss stopping in to "bother" her at the town hall! May God Bless!
Gale (Bergeson) Gambro
July 14, 2014
To the Majors and Ramus Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. No matter what was going on in my own personal family Barbara never judged anyone she only told me that she was here if I or my daughter needed anything during our own sorrow at the loss of my daughters father"s death the loss of our family home and all our worldly belongings for this she will always have a place in my heart.
I wish Peace and healing for all that knew her
Sincerely,
Gale(Bergeson) Gambro and Samantha Bergeson
Lori Walsh
July 14, 2014
To All of Barbara's Family,
She was a beautiful, happy, funny, smart woman who touched so many lives. When I lived in New London years ago she was my friend, confidante and mentor, You are all in my heart and thoughts - the world has lost one its best.
With Love,
Lori (English) Walsh
Bruce Christie
July 14, 2014
Tom & Family.....my sincere condolences on your loss....may she forever rest in peace
Yvonne Perry-Gipson
July 14, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Randall Surprenant
July 14, 2014
Tommy and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your family find peace soon. I'm sure she already has her wings. She was an amazing part of the New London Pride culture. She will be remembered forever.....
The Surprenant Family
shanae lancaster
July 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Mrs majors was a beautiful person who went above and beyond for Everyone. With deepest sympathy.. the lancaster-clarke family
Donna Colandene McDonough
July 14, 2014
I'm thinking of you Tommie & your family at this very difficult time. Please know you are all in my prayers.
Jeffrey L. Walker
July 14, 2014
Tommie
May I extend my condolences to the passing of your wife.
Felicia Bullock
July 14, 2014
To Tommie and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
DAVE ROSENTHAL
July 14, 2014
Tommy and Family,
Carolyn and I, are sending you our best wishes and sorrow of Barbara`s passing! Carolyn and Dave Rosenthal
Carolyn and Dave
Rick & Marsha Silvia
July 14, 2014
Tommy and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful wife. May the happy times you and your family shared with her thru the years give you strength to see you thru these difficult days. Barbara, a true N.L. girl will fondly be remembered.
David Cornish, Sr.
July 14, 2014
Peace and blessings, to the Major family. Rev. and Mrs. L. David Cornish and family, send our heartfelt sympathy to you and want you to know that we are praying for you. God Bless
David Ellis
July 14, 2014
My sympathy to Tom Major and his family for the loss of his wife Barbara. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Ellis and family, North Carolina
Sharon Hines-Furr
July 14, 2014
To the family and extended family
My heartfelt sympathy and my gratitude for the countless times Barbara was my counsel, advisor and wonderful friend who always came to my side to help me make sense of it all. I thank you for sharing her with me and countless others, there will never be another with that magnitude of a heart and caring for others and New London is her pride and joy-When she spoke of her family and her extended family there was no one prouder and she had a gift of making others feel important. Always kind words even if you were at odds with her, I will miss the counsel on her porch and the many, many trips in the car with her and Maggie. I learned alot about Barbara watching her give to the City that she loved so dearly. There will never be another NL Mom with such dedication and love for her Whalers. I will miss her always and Its gonna be a hard habit to break after all these years she has been my moral compass and friend, and there will never be another like her. Thank you for sharing her with us. RIP my dear friend
Benisha Obas
July 14, 2014
Such a beautiful person. You and your loved ones will be in my thoughts ??
Jane Bernoudy
July 14, 2014
May the peace of God comfort you and give you strength.
Pat and Bill Klinefelter
July 14, 2014
There are no word that can express what Barbara meant to the NL and The Whalers.Rest in peace
Aaron Baldwin
July 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ryan Cavan
July 14, 2014
I remember Little League, where Barbara was always in the concession stand with a smile on her face. I played baseball with Todd in New London, and the whole family was always there cheering on VFW to win all their games. It was always fun to be associated with such a great family. My deepest sympathies and my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Major Family.
tracey oneill
July 14, 2014
I am saddened to hear about such a gifted lady has passed away..i will always remember u..take care of your brothers and dad for us..love u tracey..p.s.im pauls fiancee
Tricia Volpe
July 14, 2014
Love hugs thoughts and prayers for the entire Major family... Mrs Major will be sadly missed....
karen gorra
July 14, 2014
I am sad by the passing of Barbara but she will live on in her children and family RIP Barbara
Colleen Lineburgh
July 14, 2014
To all the Majors,
We were very sad to hear of the passing of Barbara. We all remember many fun and good times at your home, and many different ballgames. We remember hearing the horn beep in the driveway and hearing what's up Lineburghs!!! Our thoughts and prays are with all of you at this time.
Love,
Colleen, Meaghan, and Tim
Kathy, Alicia, Billy and Wynne Satti
July 14, 2014
To The Entire Major Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of such a fun, loving and devoted lady. I shared many laughs as well as sorrows with Barbara, she was a tough cookie who was there when others needed help. Her dedication to NL and the football program was her focus, she enjoyed every minute! She will be missed by many. Deepest sympathy and god bless you all.
Mary Lou Simone
July 14, 2014
We met Barbara at her sister, Rene's house and felt like we had known her for years. Her children were very precious, too. God definitely needs all the laughter He can get these days and this is the reason He has called her home at this time. We are definitely glad we got to meet and be with Barbara and some of her family ,even ever so briefly. Our prayers are with you all. She is a very lovely lady.
Karen Calmon Lukeman
July 14, 2014
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Although I hadn't see Barbara since leaving NL so many years ago, we reconnected via Facebook. What an inspiration she was, and what a legacy she has created. May sweet memories of such an amazing women provide comfort to her family, friends, and New London. RIP Barbara.
Bruce Nielsen
July 14, 2014
Melissa and Todd,
I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. Please also relay my condolences to Mrs. Ramos....
Warm regards,
Joseph Grimmett
July 14, 2014
Tommie and family, I am so heartbroken for you all. Barbara was such a rock and a standard that with you provided an example that personifies love of family and community.
July 14, 2014
Dear family of Barbara,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of a wonderful woman who did so much for the schools in New London, and the entire city. She will be missed forever.
Linda Bettencourt, Waterford, CT
Carole (Lee) Baier
July 14, 2014
Dear Rene and family. I'm so sorry to learn of your sister's passing. May your memories bring you comfort. You are in my prayers
Julie Pescatello-Maheu
July 14, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Major family! Thinking of you all at this time!
Carl Burnett
July 14, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Major and Ramus families... went to St. Joeseph's grammar school with Barb - so sad to see her pass so young... sounds like she had a wonderful, love filled life... R.I.P. my old school friend...
Suzanne & Gerry Mahon
July 14, 2014
Dear Tommy and your precious family,
May your memories help you through this difficult time. Barbara is not truly gone for as long as she is thought of, remembered with the love she shared with so many, she is never far away. You will never be far away from her spirit as she truly loved her family so much. With our deepest sympathy.
Michael Sylvia
July 14, 2014
It is with all my heart that I send our condolences to you at your time of loss. Barbara Ann was a person of singular grace, strength and compassion.
Nancy Burdick
July 14, 2014
May the comfort of Family and Friends be your strength now and in the days ahead.Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy.
Dale & Joe Salmeno
July 14, 2014
Tommie & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy and Wynne Satti
July 14, 2014
Dear Tommie and Family,
Prayers and love to you all during this sad time. Barbara was one of a kind, full of fun and laughter, dedicated and driven. She will be deeply missed. God bless you all and rest in peace Barbara. Deepest sympathy
Rebeca Rodriguez
July 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the Major family.
Dawn Favreau
July 14, 2014
May the Ramus and Major family find comfort in knowing how well Barbara was loved by so many, and how far her loving touch reached. May the warmth of your sweet memories always keep her close in your hearts and ease your sadness. My deepest sympathy and love to you all. Dawn (Maria) Favreau
McKinley Winston
July 14, 2014
We used to chant "Whalers are Superstars. We're even better than they say we are." Barbara, you are a Superstar, now and forever.
July 14, 2014
Tommy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know by seeing you recently that the last few weeks have been a struggle. Please know that Barbara is deservedly in a better place and can rest in peace. I will miss her deeply. The fabric of New London will not be the same without her but through her good deeds in life she actually changed that fabric for tremendous good. Her contributions will live on in the City and in people she loved - especially in her family. We all mourn with you and we are all here for you.
With deep sadness and deepest sympathy,
Beth Sabilia and Family
kimberly Levy - Dantzler
July 14, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire Major family. Barbara was an outstanding woman and "mom" to many. She will be sadly missed.
David Lamoureux
July 14, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Herb & Jeanette Bello
July 14, 2014
We are saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you and the entire Major family.
James Cortina
July 14, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Barbara. Barbara's memory will live forever in the hearts and minds of the many people who have been touched by her love.
Les Morrell
July 14, 2014
Our condolences to the entire Major Family. Barbara was a Blessing.
The Morrells - Esther, Les, Sarah and Megan
July 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Major family. May Barbara rest in peace.
Dave, Dianne, Racheal & Sarah Mugovero
Melanie mckinnon
July 14, 2014
Our prayers are with you at all time. Love and strength to the family.
The mckinnon and vaughan family Melanie Monica Andre Kevin Kyle
Alfred Mayo
July 14, 2014
It was so sad to hear Barbara pass on as a friend of the Family. I also want to extend my condolences to Tom her husband and children I did get a chance to meet. GOD BLESS Barbara forever more.
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