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Barbara Demsky Obituary

Barbara M. Demsky
Barbara M. Demsky, 81, a lifelong Stratford resident, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Spring Village of Stratford. Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Stephen J. and Mary (Mae) (Baluha) Demsky and loving sister of the late Patricia Demsky Divinere. Barbara was a 1960 graduate of St. John's Commercial in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and attended the American Institute of Banking. She retired as an officer from Mechanics and Farmers Bank, where she was employed for more than 28 years. In retirement, Barbara volunteered her time in the office of Holy Name of Jesus Church in Stratford. An avid reader, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and crocheted numerous blankets for Project Linus. A devoted parishioner of Holy Name since the age of four, Barbara joined the choir as a child and nurtured a lifelong love of music. Gifted with a beautiful soprano voice, she sang in the choirs of Holy Name of Jesus Church, Our Lady of Grace Church, and the Diocese of Bridgeport at St. Augustine Cathedral. Barbara is survived by many loving relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. A mass of Christian burial will take place at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Barnum Avenue Stratford, on Thursday, January 8th at 10:00. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1056 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested contributions in her name be made to Holy Name of Jesus Church www.hnojchurch.org or St. Jude's Research Hospital www.stjude.org The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the arrangements. To make an online condolence, please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2026.

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Diana Schneider

January 7, 2026

So Glad that Barbra was our Cousin From both Sides of the Family,and that my Mom's Sister ( Aunt Mae my Mom's Sister married Our uncle Steve Demsky Barb helped me a lot- by having Me Joining our Church Choir and the Bridgeport Diocesan choir . she saw my Potential as a Lover of Music.Thanks Barbra- For Everything Rest in Peace. Until We meet again.in Heaven choir.

Sylvia Kordish

January 6, 2026

A lovely voice and a precious soul !! We shared a love of music .......rest in peace Barbara.

Debbie Zahornacky

January 6, 2026

I worked with Barbara for a bit at Mechanics and Farmers downtown. She was always very nice. Debbie Zahornacky

Helen and Christine Stanewich

January 6, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Jan

8

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Name of Jesus

1950 Barnum Ave, Stratford, CT

Jan

8

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Name of Jesus

1950 Barnum Ave, Stratford, CT

Jan

8

Burial

11:15 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

1054 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull, CT

Jan

8

Burial

11:15 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

1054 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull, CT

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Adzima Funeral Home - Stratford

50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford, CT 06614

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