Barbara Ellen Henderson

Henderson, Barbara Ellen (Wilson)
Sept. 16, 2011

Barbara Ellen (Wilson) Henderson of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Andover, Mass. and Sunapee, N.H. passed away Sept. 16, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of Robert M. Henderson with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage on Sept. 6.
Prior to moving to Sarasota in 1991, Barbara raised her family in Andover, Mass. where she was active in her children's youth activities. She also spent countless hours volunteering at Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, Mass. She loved spending time with family and friends at Lake Sunapee, NH enjoying summer and winter activities. She experienced much joy on her many trips to Germany, visiting her daughter's family. Barbara's sponsorship of Hopi Indian children resulted in numerous trips to the Hopi Reservation in Arizona, where she received love and affection from the sponsored families. Barbara loved travelling, spending time at the ocean, following the Boston Red Sox, jigsaw puzzles, reading, and spending time playing cards and board games with her family.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert; son Robert and his wife, Louise, of Andover, Mass.; son, Richard and his wife, Irene, of Sarasota, Fla.; daughter, Karen Henderson of Chelmsford, Mass.; and son-in-law, Dr. Paschen Simonis of Gilching, Germany. Grandchildren include Dr. Christopher Simonis and Dr. Anja Kaltstein of Olching, Germany; Katrin Simonis of Munich, Germany; Andrew Henderson and wife, Julia of North Andover, Mass.; Douglas Henderson and wife, Ivana of North Andover, Mass.; Dana Henderson of Norwalk, Conn.; Kara Martellucci of Nashua, NH; Jenna Martellucci of Portland, Maine; and a sister, Dorothy Robinson of Lake Mary, Fla. Also, nine great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter, Judith Simonis of Gilching, Germany.
Her family wishes to acknowledge the loving care she received during her stay in the Carroll Center at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, Sarasota, Fla.
A celebration of her life will be held at The Performing Arts Center of The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Benevolent Fund at The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, FL 34238.