Barbara E. Remington

Barbara Remington Obituary

REMINGTON, BARBARA E., 90, of Pine Avenue, Barrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2008 at Orchard View Manor in East Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Holden Remington. They were married for 57 years.

Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late George A. August, a champion of the Green Acres preservation project in Barrington, and the late Ida (Boler) August of 70 Annawamscutt Road and sister of the late George A. August, Jr. of Bethlehem, PA.

Barbara attended the Leander Remington Peck School and enjoyed a range of accomplishments from Bristol County Spelling Bee Champion and RI Honor Society and Student Council member to Class President and Editor-in-Chief of The Arrow-Class of 1936 yearbook. She attended Bryant College and worked for the 'telephone company' during World War II.

Barbara was very active in the community. She worked at the polls during elections and delivered meals for 'Meals on Wheels' for more than 20 years. Her interests included bird watching, organic gardening, photography and she mowed her own lawn well into her eighties. She also participated in Great Books discussions and was a member of the New Hope Christian Church in Swansea, MA.

She is survived by her seven children, Linda M. Remington and Sandra J. Travers of Bristol, Peter H. Remington (with whom she lived), Barbara L. Shea and Kathryn A. Lyons of Barrington, Helen K. R. Lanoue of Stockbridge, MA and Paul A. Remington of Seattle, WA; eight grandchildren, James F. McMahon, III of Somerset, MA, Kathryn A. van Colen of Swansea, MA, Matthew A. Travers of Arlington, MA, Marc E. Lanoue of Stockbridge, MA, Barbara J. Chisholm of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rita M. Toombs of Lee, MA and John E. Lyons, Jr. and Victoria A. Lyons of Barrington; and three great-grandchildren.

At the request of the family, arrangements will be private. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Barbara's memory to Alzheimer's Association-RI Chapter, 245 Watermen Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 or online at www.alz-ri.org would be deeply appreciated. Arrangements are by the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Remington

10 Entries

TJ Quinlan & Family

October 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol Dussault

October 1, 2008

I've had the pleasure of knowing your Mom for many years at Dr. Joe's. She was a beautiful person, who lifted up those she encountered. She always parted with the words, "Keep Smiling"!
She will be greatly missed. and remembered fondly. My sincere condolences to you all.

Diane Casavecchia

September 30, 2008

My condolences to the family, I knew Barbara from Church for several years, she was a very sweet, thoughtful, and funny lady. She is missed.

Helen Tripp (previously Machado)

September 29, 2008

To Barbara's family,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful person she will be greatly missed. I haven't seen her in a few years but always thought of her. I always knew that I was in her prayers. And I thank God for her and her faithfulness. Well she is with the Lord now and Remy. She will be missed but not forgotten.

Tanya Dion

September 28, 2008

To Barbara's children: You don't know me, but I knew your mom from church since the early 80's when I was approx. 19-20 yrs.old. She was a wonderful, wonderful woman. She would always ask me about my family and would pray for them continually. Mostly every Sunday throughout the years she would tell me she was praying for my mom and sister. I just found out today that she passed on to be with the Lord. My first thought was "What a prayer warrior!" She always had a smile on her face as well. Her "presence" will be missed in church. Even though she hasn't been able to attend in a while, I felt that she was there somehow in her spirit whenever I would look across and see Toni sitting alone. May God bless you all!

Gale Divver

September 25, 2008

Barbara, Katie, Sandy, Helen, Linda, Peter & Paul,
I am so sorry for your loss! What a wonderful lady, and the best neighborhood mom around! I have such great memories of homemade bread, playing on the big tree swing, in the pasture, and the woods. What a great childhood we had with such loving "other moms" all around us. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gale

Gregg O'Mahony

September 25, 2008

Remo,
So sorry to hear the news. Your Mom was a great person who always had a kind word. Please give my regards to your sisters. Stay strong and be well.
OMO

Donald Pollette

September 24, 2008

To all the Remington children, I knew your Mother and Father as a former neighbor and close friend. They both left an impression that is indelible in my memory. So sorry for your loss. Don Pollette

Linda LaPierre

September 24, 2008

Barbara, Katie and the rest of the family members.
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I knew her from Spinal Health and she was a wonderful person. I know what it feels like to lose a mother to alzheimers. My deepest sympathy is with you all. Linda LaPierre

Cathy Fales

September 24, 2008

Dear Barbara, Katie, and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds like she was a wonderful person. Please accept my condolences. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Cathy Fales

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