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Marisol Leon Haynes
December 11, 2021
I hadn´t seen Barbara in years. We were neighbors on Newton Street in the west end of Hartford. I used to babysit Billy and Siana. She was definitely full of life and I´ll never forget her loud infectious laugh and lack of a filter. I wish I had kept in touch with the family. She will be missed.
Alison Wagner
August 29, 2021
I had not known of Barbaras passing until earlier this year.. but I must say that house ahe bought must hold very very special memories because both my parents passed at my childhood home and my maternal grandmothers maiden name was Keating.. wow.. and she lived in that home for many years too.. im hoping she enjoyed the time she had there,and that the rest of your family enjoys it,the way we did growing up.it was an awesome family home with so many precious memories.. so my deepest condolences on your loss.
Richardo Douglin
July 11, 2021
Missing those Harry pizza days!! My condolences to the family
Barbara Chan
June 4, 2021
Remembering our Hukelau days and our sincere friendship...miss you my friend...
Barbara Chan
June 4, 2021
Omg...remembering our HuKeLau days with Bobby Lew...such fun days!
Cindy stevens hasiuk
September 19, 2020
I grew up with barbara on benton lane in glastonbury. She was wide open and full of energy. So sorry to hear about her passing. Cindy Stevens Hasiuk
Alison Wagner
September 14, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the whole family.. i hope she enjoyed what time she had at the house i grew up in and she fixed it the way she wanted xoxo .
Marcy ortiz
September 14, 2020
Never met thiswonderful lady but I wish I had❤
MaryJoan Picone
September 11, 2020
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Barbara; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Peace and God bless.
~MJ Picone and the Harry's Pizza Softball team
Nancy Moon
September 10, 2020
My deepest sympathy to all Barbara’s family & friends. Barbara was a legend! I haven’t seen her in 4 years but I can still see her and hear her in my mind. Barbara was a live wire, full of energy, opinion’s and a kind heart. Barbara knew I was a collector of smooth flat beach rocks, she surprised me one day with a bag full from Nova Scotia. That bag must have weighed 50 pounds and they were all gorgeous. I still have them in my gardens and have shared a few with others. The obituary and picture are perfect. R.I.P. Barbara! You will be missed.
MaryJoan Picone
September 9, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you....what a huge loss; Blessings to you and Peace for Barb. From MJ and the Harry's Softball team, Glastonbury CT.
Ryan Jenks
September 9, 2020
To the entire family. The first time I met Barb was sometime in elementary school. Mike L and I were hangin out with Max at the old house near Whiting Lane. We were not supposed to be in the house without Barb being home but of course we were and we got into the Oreos. All of a sudden we heard a car door and Max’s face went pale and yelled HIDE!!! Mike and I hid outside of the kitchen and Barb came in full Barb force....no hello just, IS THAT OREO ON YOUR FACE!!!! Not sure why that sticks out in my mind but from there on out she was a second mother to me and the rest of the kids she helped raise. Barb is one a million. The stories are endless!
Ashley and I send all the love from Florida.
Joanne Roche
September 7, 2020
Dear Elizabeth, Siena,Max, Margaret, & Mark. So shocked and saddened to hear of your loss of your beloved mother and friend. We remember all of you with great fondness and memories of all the fun we had as your neighbors. Your mom had a love for life and lived it with a passion. I consider those years as your neighbors some of the best years of our lives. It is so true, Barbara always told you what you needed to hear and was fiercely loyal to her family& friends...she loved you with all her heart and soul. We truly grieve for all of you. Keeping you all in our thought and prayers, Sincerely, Joanne, Jimmy, & Sean Roche
Joanne Roche ,Jimmy, & Sean Roche
September 7, 2020
Dear Mark, Elizabeth, Siena, Max and Margaret- We are so saddened and shocked to hear about your loss. The years we spent as you neighbors and friends are some of our fondest and most cherished memories. You mom's zest for life was infectious! Oh the crazy and happy FUN times we had . Your mom was a cherished friend to me and as you say, always told it like it was.... Sean has such great memories of your mom too, she was like a second mom. And Mark, we grieve for your loss too...We're all a little bit better for having your mom and all of you in our lives for that moment in time. With love, Joanne, Jimmy, & Sean
Marianne & Dan Levstek
September 6, 2020
No matter when or where Barbara spoke her mind, cared for you, loved to laugh and most of all loved her family more than words could say. May your love for life live on in your children and grandchildren. God be with you and may your children's many memories of you bring them peace. Love Marianne, Dan and the Levstek Family
Ginny Lampo
September 6, 2020
To all of Barbara’s family I send my deepest sympathies. To know Barb was to love her. I spent many hours of knowing her and listening to her “harsh” way but her only way of speaking of love for life family and friends. She definitely was one of a kind. I will miss her smiling face and zest for living. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers and I hope to continue to seeing you all. My best and sending my love. ❤❤ Ginny
Linda Drake
September 6, 2020
So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Perfect obituary! Never a dull moment while working with Barb at Harrys. Love to all
September 5, 2020
Barb you were a true light in my life. You taught me to be myself everywhere, everyday, no matter who’s watching. Yup- it gets me in trouble at times, but I’m never ever changing...You left an indelible mark on my heart. I will miss you and your outlandish comments while up in stirrups♥♥ CLW
Wendy Fair
September 5, 2020
Barb was an institution! Everyone who knew Barb knew exactly where you stood. Harry’s might have a line out the door, with Mark behind the counter turning out pizzas in record speed & Barb always found time to swing by your table, often with a wise crack. Both of our daughters worked at Harry’s, one started with Harry, the other with Barb. We often said if you trained under Barb and you lasted, you could work anywhere! We’ll miss that very authentic woman. Sympathies to Max, Margaret, Siana, & Mark.
Mary Chase
September 5, 2020
My sympathies to all of Barbara's family. She was a breath of fresh air when she came into the bank. We had many closed door sessions discussing a variety of topics and problems while laughing and crying. Her obituary and picture captures her perfectly. I'm sure she wil be missed greatly by her family and friends. RIP Barbara.
peter hirschl
September 5, 2020
we spent almost a month with her in southeast asia. she was a trip, to put it mildly. i'm sorry for your loss.
Nancy Condon
September 5, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss ! I have many fond and fun memories of our friendship growing up in Glastonbury. My deepest condolences to all of her loved ones !
Nancy Condon
Carole Cliffotd
September 4, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Barb’s family especially Elizabeth and Siana! Two of my very favorite students at Parkville. All the teachers wanted Barb’s kids in their class because at Christmas she made the best plate of cookies for a present. I had the pleasure of witnessing her wedding when she had just opened a pizza shop in the Parkville neighborhood. I still have fossil bones she brought me from a trip out west. She was so full of life.. all wonderful memories I have of her and her family. Carole Whinnem Clifford
Sue Fitzgerald
September 4, 2020
Barbara - a might force! Loving, loyal , funny, irreverent, and always honest. I loved her heart! She made such a positive difference in so many lives and she lived life to the fullest. This world will miss her. So much love to her family, whom Barb loved unconditionally and fiercely. Barb was a remarkable woman- her legacy will live on in those who loved her.
Leslie ODonnell
September 4, 2020
Your obituary says it perfectly. Barb was a dynamo, just full of life. And lots of surprises too - never a predictable moment! She was truly one of a kind. And she'd be thrilled if Biden gets a few extra votes on her behalf. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to everyone in her huge family who loved her and will miss her tremendously. Especially all the grandkids, who meant the world to her.
bob degemmis
September 4, 2020
The world was definitely a more interesting place because Barb was in it. In a time where there are no "characters" like our parent's generation Barb was one of only a very few of our generation. Opinionated, unfiltered and never boring. Barb- thanks for being who you were. RIP. To those she left behind: there is no shortage of memories. Thanks for sharing her with the rest of us. Think of her often and smile. Bob DeGemmis
KAREN CADORET
September 4, 2020
Beautiful person so sorry to her family.
Audrey Yellen Quinlan
September 4, 2020
To Barbara's Family,
Back in 5th grade at Hebron Avenue school, Barb and I became great friends. She wore glasses and I so wanted to be like Barb, I, too, wanted to wear...got them, finally. I think she was left-handed and I would often watch her as she drew and doddled. Visiting her on Benton Lane, we listened to "louie, louie'" trying to figure out the "dirty {hahaha}" lyrics. Years had separated us but while working at Parkville Community School in the 70's or 80's, I saw a woman walking her daughters into the school. For some reason, I looked up the cum for one of our students and saw "Mother: Barbara Lang." I couldn't believe it was Barb. My last contact with Barbara was for our 40th reunion when I went down to see her in S Glastonbury. After knocking on the door, Barb answered, I introduced myself, and Barb's first comment, "You look better since you've gained weight." I never forgot what she said~~~completely Barbara~~. We sat together and chatted.
The photo of Barb is such a wonderful, joyful remembrance with such a beautiful smile and beautiful teeth {she had braces, I think, in elementary school}.
My God bless you as you remember your mom.
Joanne Miller
September 4, 2020
Dear Barbara,
It’s hard to imagine this universe without you. You were Larger than life itself.
You will be terribly missed by your loving family and friends.
For me alone, I will always have the very fondest memories of fun fun fun times with you. Your expressions are marked into my memory forever. And your humor will never be replaced.
Dave St.Germain
September 4, 2020
Barb was a bright, intense light - so, so very funny, occasionally a bit crude :-), insightful, smart, passionate and sometimes just plain crazy. She made working at Harry's such a fun, colorful experience for me and, later, for my daughter.
Mark, Elizabeth, Siona, Max and Margaret, I am thinking of you all in this time of loss.
September 3, 2020
Miss you mama
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