New York, New York
BRYAN--Barbara. Aged 72, a nonprofit leader in New York from 1975-2003, died October 17th of metastatic colon cancer. A graduate of Wellesley College with an M.A. from New York University, Barbara began her career as a teacher in the Peace Corps in Turkey, then became a community college English...
Read MoreBarbara Bryan was a person of great authenticity and compassionate heart. It's no wonder she did so much good in the world, and was so loved and valued by her family and friends. Somehow, her reality, her being, doesn't fade with time. I feel she's cheering us on from the other side of the thin veil. Blessings to her family, who surely miss her the most.
Dallas Barbara Sutton
October 17, 2021 | Friend
I remember and think of Barbara so often -- she was a true friend (since our days at Wellesley College) and we shared many deep feelings and experiences. I remember her love of life and people, her fairness and integrity, and the grace with which she approached her illness and death (get your affairs in order, and continue to enjoy life as fully as possible). This last is especially meaningful to me now as I deal with my own cancer. Several friends from Wellesley and I gathered this past...
Ellen Jaffe
October 17, 2019 | Toronto, ON | Friend
Deep condolences to Will, to Toby and Eben, and to all Barbara's family. She was a wonderful and true friend for over 50 years, a person who loved life itself as well as the people in it. May her memory be for a blessing.
Ellen S. Jaffe
October 28, 2016 | Hamilton, ON
Such a bright, perceptive and strong woman, such a wonderful soulmate to Will. Saddened by her loss, but enriched by the pleasure of having known her. May her love and memory bring peace to her loved ones. Martha Kunkis
October 26, 2016
Such a great loss for her family and all who knew her. I was fortunate to have her as a classmate and friend from elementary school through high school. She was smart, fun, and a person of real integrity. She led by example. Sending all blessings to her family and friends. Dallas Barbara Sutton
Dallas Sutton
October 23, 2016 | Kensington, MD
Her enthusiasm will remain forever in all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. Thais and Jerry Fritz
Gerald Fritz
October 23, 2016 | New York, NY
Heartfelt condolences to the family.God will fulfill this promise very soon for those who have passed on John 3:16;5:28,29.
S.Landrum Bklyn.
October 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with
the family, for the loss of your
loved one.
May the "Father of tender mercies"
be with the family and friends,
during and after these difficult
times.
October 23, 2016
Gone and will not be forgotten,precious memories live on in the hearts and prayers of love ones bringing comfort and hope at this time of grief, wait on God to make all things new, doing away with death and pain shortly.
October 23, 2016
