Barbara Feldman

AMHERST – Barbara P. Feldman, 73, following a long battle with COPD, passed away peacefully after a day surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, September 28, 2018 at her home in Amherst.

She was born January 11, 1945 in Rome, New York to the late Amos and Marion (Miner) Pritchard.  An accomplished student and athlete at Rome Free Academy, she briefly attended Elmira College before meeting the love of her life, Walter Feldman. They married in Sunapee, New Hampshire in 1964 and, following his graduation from Cornell University in 1965, would go on to spend the next 47 years together, until his passing in 2011.

She was very much representative of her generation, a generous donor, and an outspoken advocate for political and social change.  After many years spent juggling work and raising her children, she moved to Amherst where she and Walter took over ownership of the Mail Boxes, Etc. center, which later became The UPS Store.  After selling the business in 2002, she focused her attention on her primary passion, which was helping to raise her locally residing grandchildren.

She is survived by her sister Elizabeth Hinson, of Texas, son, Daniel and Rochelle Feldman of Amherst, her daughter Naomi and Shane Cota, of Georgia, her partner, Warren LaRoche, her grandchildren, Drew and Tyler Cota, Breanna Naugle, Brandon, Julia, Rob, and Joshua Feldman.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Landon, Grayson, and Harper Cota.  Special thanks to Tamaia Bartmon for the loving care she provided.

A graveside service was held Wednesday October 3 at Wildwood Cemetery.  Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to the Amherst Hockey Association, 6 University Drive, Suite 206 #101, Amherst, MA 01002.  She was a fan.

As a loving wife, mother, partner, mother-in-law, and friend she will be sorely missed.

Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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