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Barbara "Bobbie" (nee Conger) Leiby
1936 - 2020
Barbara "Bobbie" (nee Conger) Leiby
1936 - 2020
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BORN
1936
DIED
2020
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Thomas Wriggins IV & Family
June 24, 2020
Aunt Bobbie as we knew her was a wonderful presence in our family. She visited us often in Maine and was a great joyful influence on all of us. We so looked forward to Ned and she pulling into the driveway in their RV. This picture was from my father, her cousin's 70th surprise birthday in Maine. We miss her. Tom & Alana
Beth MacAleer Sickler
June 21, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Bobbie's passing. I was Bobbie's teaching assistant at Meadowbrook when I got out of college. Although I had not seen her in many years, I thought of her often. Bobbie was so kind, gentle, and loving. She had a way of making everyone around her feel important and loved. I have such fond memories of working with her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Pam Yohlin
June 21, 2020
Bobbie was our daughters first teacher the first year in their big girl school. She launched them into life and set them on their path. She will always be a part of who they have become. I worked with Bobbie at Meadowbrook, as well. Kindness, gentle spirit, class, warmth, and love are words that come to mind when I think of her as a teacher, colleague and friend. She will forever be in our hearts. Sending deepest condolences to Bobbies beloved family.
Louise okin
June 21, 2020
Every student loved their kindergarten teacher - Mrs. Leiby was so loved!!!
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Rona Kassem Rubin
June 21, 2020
Mrs. Leiby was truly the best Kindergarten teacher a girl could ever ask for. I was in your class at Meadowbrook almost 30 years ago and will never forget the amazing memories and everything you taught me to prepare me for 1st grade. I recently found an end of the year progress report you wrote. Your connection and belief in me was always strong. I cried when I found it and planned on coming to see you this summer before coronavirus came to our country. Im sorry I never got to say goodbye. Just want to say thank you, I love you and Ill never forget you. Your memory will always be a blessing.
Clayton Ames
June 19, 2020
Ned, you have my deepest condolences. In these strange and unprecedented times we can't really sit down and talk -- or sing a song -- but my thoughts are with you and we can look forward to a time when we can all sing together.
Cindy Carpenter
June 19, 2020
I will remember Bobbie for her love for her family and her students. My condolances to all who loved her.
Cathy Keim
June 17, 2020
It was my pleasure to work with Bobbie on the faculty at Meadowbrook School. My adorable granddaughter Maggie was privileged to be in Bobbie's last kindergarten class before she retired. My deepest sympathy to Ned and the rest of Bobbie's cherished family.
Emmanuel Washa
June 17, 2020
My deepest condolences. My daughter attends Meadowbrook and we are a family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lenore Kintisch
June 17, 2020
I have wonderful memories of Bobbie as a strong teacher at Meadowbrook School. She had a 'can do' attitude and felt the importance of each child. In addition, she was a gracious, beautiful person.
Elfie Haab
June 17, 2020
Ned, I am so sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing. I have so many fond memories of she and I teaching our kindergarten classes side by side. We planned all of our curriculum together and worked so well as team. Laughter and kindness is what comes to mind when I think of Bobbie. She had a great spirit and a gift of teaching. I know how much she loved her family and dogs. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve your immense loss. Fondly, Elfie
Susan McIlvaine
June 17, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Bobbie through the Meadowbrook School. She taught kindergarten and I taught first grade. She was an incredible teacher who took pride in her students and getting them ready for "the big school!" She will always be a part of Meadowbrook!
David Scott
June 17, 2020
Ned, my deepest condolences. I had known Bobbie since "Hidden Glen" days in the Meadowbrook of the forties and fifties. Tom Wriggins and I were lifers (from Kindergarten) and classmates at Meadowbrook ('56) and Penn Charter ('60) and our parents, the Wriggins & Conger's at Hidden Glen and Scott's on Lindsay Lane (and our brothers and sisters) were all neighbors, close friends and sportsmen and women at HVCC and June Feters with Adah, I spoke to Tom often in Maine (about friends and trains and guns, and his sisters Natalie and Ginny). And Bobbie and I, as you know, were both on the Board at Meadowbrook. Bobbie was a kind spirit and empathetic teacher. Warmest regards. David Scott
Winter (Sneed) Washibgton
June 17, 2020
Deepest sympathies to the family. I enjoyed being a student during her 20 years at Meadowbrook. A beautiful spirit that will be missed.
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