Barbara Park

1928 - 2022

Barbara Park

Bridgewater, NH - Barbara Jean DeAngelis Park of Bridgewater, NH died peacefully on November 26 surrounded by her boys following a period of declining health at the age of 94. She was born on March 29, 1928, in Concord, NH., the daughter of Ralph Francis DeAngelis and Esther McKenna DeAngelis.

Barbara grew up in Concord and graduated from Concord HS. She moved to Bridgewater in 1957 and was the proprietor of Timberloch Lodge on Newfound Lake for 58 years. Many of her guests became like family, returning every year.

She was the first Woman President of the Newfound Chamber of Commerce and an active volunteer at New Hampton Elementary School, and the Community Services in Bristol.

She was also known as GG, grandmother extraordinaire, to her 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. It was particularly awesome for them to visit GG during the summer, being spoiled and having unforgettable times at the lake.

Barbara married her second husband, George "Coolie" Park in 1971. Coolie brought 6 children to the newly expanded family. The two made a great pair running Timberloch Lodge. She was the cleaner and list maker and he, the putterer and fixer. They traveled widely for Coolie's business, staying at the homes of his colleagues on trips to Japan, Brazil, and Malta. She and Coolie settled in Florida for the winter months and had a happy life together. Following Coolie's death, Barbara continued, with her son Jack, to operate Timberloch until the age of 90.

She is predeceased by her husband George Park, and stepsons Will Park and Chris Park Sr., and her brothers: Ralph "Bud" DeAngelis and Donnie DeAngelis.

Barbara is survived by her two sons: Bill Weir and wife Charly, of Bernard, ME, and Jack Weir and wife Cam of Cumberland, ME, and special stepdaughter, Annie Martin of Alexandria, NH. Grandchildren: Heather Webster, Jaime Weir, Jeremy Weir, Kaitie Weir, Chris Park, and 8 great-grandchildren. Stepchildren: Brad Park, Sandy Park, Kate Moore, numerous grandchildren, and a beloved sister-in-law, Joanne DeAngelis.

Special Thanks to the staff at Golden View Health Care Center of Meredith, NH, and to her dear friends Myrna and Skip Jenness, Lynn Galvin, and Geraldine McCarthey for her care.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Barbara in the spring with family and friends welcomed at that time.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Barbara's name to Tapply-Thompson Community Center, 30 N. Main Street, Bristol, NH 03222, or to Bristol Community Services, 24 Pleasant Street, Bristol, NH 03222