BARBARA ROOT

Barbara Root embodied the goals and spirit of Sacred Heart. She walked the talk. I remember sending candidates for admission to Sacred Heart. Barbara never waivered. She was always conscious of the school's mission and the school community's best interest.
I appreciated very much her encouragement and support when I decided to found Little Flower Nursery School. Her discernment was wise; her humor contagious. She has now joined other members of the RSCJ community whom she loved much....

I remember Barbara from boarding school days in Greenwich, and over the years, I loved reading about her devotion to 91st Street. She seemed to be a true child of the Sacred Heart. Her family is in my prayers, especially Oren who is also fondly remembered from decades ago.

I knew Barbara from our Freshman year at Manhattanville-- We always called her Schruth. We were suite mates for the last two years--I remember how smart she was!! And, that she called Will Short one day at the NY Times to tell him his crossword was wrong!!!
She was in love with Oren from the beginning and apparently always! It was because of her that we got Oren to come to tutor in Harlem--he bravely was the only man among college women and RSCJs.
I am confident that Barbara's...

I am so sad to hear of Barbara's death. I had the joy of working with her on the Board of West Side Montessori School in NYC for a short time a few years ago. Her wise words and sense of kindness helped to set the school on a good course. I loved watching her needlework develop during meetings; she was a great artist in that medium. She will be missed by so many. I feel fortunate to have known her.

I was privileged to be a classmate of Barbara's at Manhattanville. Early on our freshman year her lively and open spirit displayed itself to all and throughout the four years she was positive force.

Stunned and numb to the point of speechlessness, I can barely breathe at the news of Barbara's death. We are heartbroken. Prayers are lifting. Wish I could be of some use.

Our love and condolences.

Jeannie, Caitlin and Conor Wall

I had the good fortune of knowing Barbara for over twenty-five years. Most recently we served together as trustees at The West Side Montessori School where her educational expertise made a profound impact. In addition to the invaluable input that she gave to the school, I marvelled at how she skillfully would tend to her needle work while weighing in on important decisions. Barbara was thoughtful, intelligent and wise. She was a truly wonderful woman and I will miss her dearly.

I read with sadness this morning of Barbara's death. I was in her class at Manhattanville. We were not close friends but were both from Greenwich, CT. One memory of her I have held all these years, of being with other friends at her home and her suggestion we all play Beazlebub, the legendary prince of demons, the story beginning in a darkened room! We laughed and played so hard, Barbara's imagination and creative spirit leading us all.

I have thought a number of times of...