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Hilton Head, South Carolina

Barbara Farbman Obituary

Barbara Farbman Barbara Farbman, devoted wife of the late Gerald Farbman, passed away in Hilton Head on January 8, 2018. She was born in NYC, moved to Vermont in the 1970's and retired to Hilton Head in 1983. She was an avid bridge and tennis player and golfer and had a great love for travel. She is survived by 3 sons, David and his partner, Kathleen Meade of Boston, MA, Daniel and wife Sandy of Killington, VT and Andrew and wife Gina of Hilton Head, SC and 3 grandchildren, Michael, Marissa and Alexis. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Congregation Beth Yam and Life Care Center of Hilton Head. A private service will be held in the Spring. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory. islandfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Island Packet on Jan. 17, 2018.

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February 7, 2018

Dear Andrew and family, Suzi and I are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We didn't have the joy of knowing her but the twinkle in her eye says that she must have been a character and a joy! God's peace to you all.
Suzi and Tom Reed

D A

January 19, 2018

So sorry to learn of the passing of your mother and grandmother. It is always sad when you lose someone very precious to you. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow. (Psalms 66:19,20)

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