Barbara Hupman

Barbara Hupman
of Windsor, N.Y.
Barbara Hupman, 78, of Windsor, died Friday afternoon, August 15, 2008, at her home. Barbara passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with an extended illness of over fifteen years. She was predeceased by her parents, Alice and Clark Fairchild. She is survived by her loving husband, Roger, of 54 years; her sons, Alan Hupman, Connecticut, and Gary Hupman, Windsor. She has a grandson, Kyle, and granddaughter, Saige from Gary and his wife, Cathy. She also has a grandson, Harry, and a granddaughter, Jennabay from Alan and his wife, Cava. Additionally she is survived by her brothers, Don and Dick Fairchild, and her sister, June Hendrickson, with their respected spouses and families. Barbara was a devoted and treasured third grade teacher in the Windsor School District for over forty years. She took extreme pride in her classroom duties and made sure that her students had a fun and well-rounded education. This included a very energetic annual class play performed by her students which was greatly enjoyed by fellow students, parents, faculty and staff. When Barbara was in good health she enjoyed many activities such as Saturday night dancing with Roger at Scott's Oquaga Lake House, bowling, camping, hiking, bicycling and baking. Barbara was a member of the United Methodist Church in Windsor and even taught Sunday school for a time. She was also an active member of the Susquehanna Valley Grange for over fifty years. In addition, when Roger needed an extra hand on the farm she would be there right beside him until all the work was done. Barbara fought a terrible illness for many years, she never ever complained and when asked how she was feeling she would reply, "Oh pretty good." Barbara always put her family and friends first, was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be forever missed by all.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 27, at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 88 Chapel St., Windsor, N.Y., with Pastor Kevin Rollo presiding. The burial will be at the South Windsor Cemetery following the service. The family will also receive friends who wish to pay their respects Tuesday evening, August 26th, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the affore mentioned funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Susquehanna Valley Grange, attn: Norma Dodd, 715 Dunbar Rd., Windsor, N.Y. 13865.