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Barbara Baylock Obituary
Born in Springfield on June 16, 1939, to the late Walter W. and Marion H. (Roberts) Parker, she spent most of her adult life in Mansfield. Barbara was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, class of 1962, and was an elementary school teacher in Plainville and Bolton. When she and Andrew started a family, that became the focus of her time along with volunteering for several community charities in the Mansfield area. From the mid-1980s through the early 2000s she became "Mama Bear" to innumerable UConn student-athletes, running an evening study hall through the Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletics. Barbara greatly enjoyed summers in Cape Cod, Canada, and Maine, knitting, feeding the birds, sending cards to friends and family, morning walks at Wal-Mart, and afternoon rides through the countryside.
Besides her husband, Andy, Barbara is survived by a son, Jeffrey Baylock and his wife, Gina Benoit, of Manchester; two daughters, Andrea Baylock of Amston and Jennifer Malloy and her husband, Joseph, of Amston; three grandchildren, Kyle Malloy of Manchester and Paige Casey and Shane Casey-Stone of Plainville; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Sevigny of Southington and Kathy Beaudoin and her husband, Serge, of Southington; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her cherished sister, Nancy Murray of Jasper, Alabama.
Barbara's family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff at St. Joseph Living Center and to the crew at American Ambulance for the outstanding and loving care Barbara received over the past two weeks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara's name may be made to St. Joseph Living Center, 14 Club Road, Windham, CT 06280; or to Windham Area Interfaith Ministries, 866 Main St., Willimantic, CT 06226.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St., (Route 195), Willimantic.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St, Willimantic. Assembly will be at church. Committal services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Baylock
January 29, 2020
Andy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Best Regards my friend, Jack Hines
February 9, 2015
Dear Andy, there is little anyone can say at a time like this, but but I wanted you to know that I think of you often, and my deepest sympathy is with you.You are in our prayers. Jack & Beverly Hines
Hilary French
February 9, 2015
Dear Moose/Gina & Family,
My heart goes out to you.
Rich ,Terri ,Eric and Jess beaudoin
February 6, 2015
Our condolences to the whole Baylock family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
February 6, 2015
Uncle Andy,Jen,Jeff,Andrea,
The best way to honor your wife, your mother,would be to continue to live your lives with passion and purpose.Keep her memory alive with daily smiles.She would expect nothing less. Rest peacefully Aunt Barb..
love, Laura
February 6, 2015
Uncle Andy,Jen,Jeff,Andrea,
The best way to honor your wife,your mother,would be to continue to live your lives with passion and purpose.Keep her memory alive with daily smiles.She would expect nothing less. Rest Peacefully Aunt Barbara. Laura
February 6, 2015
Coach Baylock - Our deepest sympathies and our prayers are with you. A wonderful life well-lived and shared. Scott and Sandy Zuffelato
February 6, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1
February 5, 2015
Coach Baylock,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your lovely wife.
Ron and Sallyann Mansfield
February 5, 2015
Andy,
So sorry for your loss. May your many friends and all the lives you've touched be a consolation to you.
Jim Reynolds Sr.
Tom Chiappetta
February 5, 2015
Coach-so sad to hear of your wife's passing. my deepest condolences-our thoughts and prayers are with you. if there is anything you or your family need please let me know-God bless.
Tom Chiappetta
February 5, 2015
Andy,
My sincere condolences. It is very difficult to lose a spouse.
I would like to share this quote. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Sincerely,
Alda Capitani Hackney, Class of 1960, CCSC
February 5, 2015
Coach Andy,
We are saddened to hear about Barbara. She certainly was a great wife, mother and teammate. You were a great couple and touched the lives of all of us players.
Bob and Betty Schaefer
Howard Kelin
February 5, 2015
Coach Baylock and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember many great times our families shared together in Storrs.
February 4, 2015
Coach
Condolences from the Cholawa family.
February 4, 2015
Coach,
We are so saddened by the loss of your sweet, loving wife. You know how much we loved seeing the both of you in the office.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
With our love and prayers,
Ed, Lori, Taylor, Katie and Jack Tarka
Debbie Gerber(Baylock)
February 4, 2015
My thoughts are with you and your family. My sincere condolences.
Joe Tarnowski
February 4, 2015
Coach, So sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Barbara My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Carol, Gaetan and Family Beaulieu
February 4, 2015
Kathy,Serge,Amy,Kenny,Ryan and Lindsay,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Barbara. We were saddened by the news and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know you have many good memories of her.
Carol and Gaetan Beaulieu
February 4, 2015
To Andy and family, our most sincere condolences for the passing of Barbara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Maureen and Jack
February 4, 2015
Our most sincere condolences for your family for the loss of your wonderful mother and wife. She was such a bright light in all our lives be it The UCONN Family or just neighbors.
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