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Barbara Hendricks Obituary
Hadley, MA - Barbara J. Hendricks passed away peacefully Monday June 10th surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Hadley, growing up on the family farm, and then going on to work as a librarian at Hopkins Academy. She then went on to work at Hampshire College where she oversaw the college post office before enjoying many years of retirement life. Always on the go, she enjoyed traveling to many destinations. Whether cruising to Puerto Rico, trips to Hampton Beach, or driving through every state east of the Mississippi with Bud, Barbara always loved to be active and enjoy her adventures through life.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband Bernard Hendricks, her mother and father James and Margaret Searle, Brother Joel Searle and her niece Michelle Searle. She will be missed by many loving family members. She leaves behind her life partner Edward "Bud" Galvin, her loving daughter Margaret Orsini, a son James Hendricks, Grandchildren Chris Orsini, Nicholas Orsini, and Noah Searle, and great grandchild Dominick Orsini. She also leaves behind her sister in law Mildred Searle and her niece Amy Searle who was Barbara's source of strength in her final days.
A Mass a Christian Burial will be Friday, June 14 at 11 AM at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Hadley. A calling hour from 10-11 AM will precede mass at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Michelle Searle Scholarship" fund.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
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Priscilla
June 25, 2024
Barbara was an amazing friend. We met at Hampshire and remain touched. It was a pleasure to have her visit me in Florida on many of her trips and seeing her last year when I visited Amherst. I will miss her.
Anne Smith Hukowicz
June 13, 2024
Maggie and family,
I knew you and your mom before she worked at Hopkins. She was a gracious lady at all times. My deepest condolences. You´re lucky to have so many memories to reflect on.
Jeanette duBois
June 13, 2024
Maggie..So sorry to hear your Mom passed. She was the nicest lady and always on the go. I fondly recall her working at HA. She had a firm hand when needed but a twinkle in her eye always.
What a long life she had that has left you all with wonderful memories.
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