Herster-Barres-Obituary

Herster Barres

Mystic, Connecticut

Feb 14, 1934 – Mar 7, 2024

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BORN
February 14, 1934
DIED
March 7, 2024
LOCATION
Mystic, Connecticut

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Mystic - Herster Barres, an internationally renowned forestry expert who pioneered programs to combat climate change and diversify crops for small farmers, died March 7, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a short illness. He was 90.Dr. Barres founded and directed the nonprofit organization,...

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Rest in Peace. We used to play tennis with you. Appreciate what you have done with trees. The Thames Science Centers tree plans to continue in SE Ct.

I´m sending my condolences even though I never knew him personally my grandfather was a very dear friend of one of his siblings peter may god help you through all - Reid Philopena

My heartfelt condolences to Dr Barres' family! With love from Costa Rica

Nuestro más sentido pesamé por la partida de Dr. Barres......y pedimos fortaleza a Dios para su familia. Trabajé junto a él en sus proyectos en Turrialba......y puedo decir que me enseñó muchísimo.......su mística de trabajo....su orden..... su energía y entusiasmo. Siempre lo recordaremos.

Our condolences to Miranda and Family on the passing of Herdie . I remember when I saw Herdie in the Condo Parking lot one day and he threw me a large bag of Macadamia Nuts . It a great experience to live among a very interesting group of people at the Condos. Joe and Josie Navin

Herster Barres was my friend and mentor for the past 10 years. His boundless energy, his commitment to solving the climate crisis, and his interest in learner centered pedagogy, inspired me to become a climate change educator myself. I was very sad to hear of his passing and I send Miranda my most sincere condolences.

I am so sorry to learn of Herdy's passing. The years I worked for him, were the very best. I was so fortunate to have known him and his family.