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BARBARA CODY Obituary
1933-2014
Barbara Wilkinson Cody died peacefully April 10, 2014, at her home in Port Saint Lucie, Fla. She was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Madison, Maine, to George Leblanc and Rosalie Richards Leblanc. She is predeceased by her first husband, Ernest Wilkinson, her parents, George and Rosalie (Richards) Leblanc, and her brother, Donald "Slugger" Leblanc, and his wife, Janet.
She is well known for her singing voice, having led the St. Sebastian Choir for several years in Madison. She also sang for many weddings and funerals as well as many community events.
She was a secretary for all her life, ending with 30 years as secretary to the superintendent of schools in Madison until her retirement.
She moved to Port Saint Lucie in 1990 but continued going to Maine in the summers, where she spent time with her friends at Old Orchard Beach.
She is survived by her husband, John (Mickey) Cody; and her five children, Mark Wilkinson and his ex, Beverley, Gregg Wilkinson, Lynne (Wilkinson) Hoskins and her husband, Vaughn, Scott Wilkinson and wife Carmen, Sue (Wilkinson) Biehl and partner Jerry Veilleux; grandchildren Vaughn Hoskins, Amy (Hoskins) Gachette, Nicholas Wilkinson, Kristen Wilkinson, Jessica Trial, Jason Trial, Tapangia Biehl and Jaiden Biehl; great-grandchildren, Aiden Gachette, Ava Gachette, Jerrica Trial, Cadence and Mackenzie Hoskins; her sister Patricia (Leblanc) Clark; several nieces and nephews; and her special dog Angel.
A committal service will be held at a later date in Maine at St. Sebastian Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for BARBARA CODY
April 28, 2014
Dear Mark & Family, I was sorry to learn of your mom's passing recently. Where & how are you doing? May God be with you & the rest of your family during the time of sadness & change in your lives. Love in Christ, Eric Nason
Garry Turgeon
April 28, 2014
Peace Be With You
Garry and Judy Turgeon
April 28, 2014
Mark
So sorry for the loss of your Mother.
With sympathy and blessings.
Linda Ouellette
Linda Vaillancourt
April 28, 2014
My condolences goin out to the Wilkinson/Cody family, I moved to Madison in 1978. I had the honors of meeting Barbara at the S.A.D #59 office where I volunteered. I loved working with her and felt very appreciated/respected. I later rented from her for a short time, til I found a larger place which happened to be not far from her home. I loved to hear her sing at St. Sebastian and she certainly had the voice of an ANGEL. I have seen Barbara at Walmart several different times shopping with friends and we had a chance to catch up. I will miss her very much. She was a very special person and will always be remembered for just being the kindest lady/angel ever. Barbara...you will be missed by the entire community. Sending lots of love n Hugs.... <3 you, R.I.P Barbara.
Susan Metivier
April 26, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss, Barbara was a wonderful lady. The woman with the voice of an angel has become an angel. Wishing you peace.
Jean Forbus
April 25, 2014
Dear Wilkinson Family, iam so very sorry to hear of your mom"s passing,, but know we will all be toeghter again someday,, love and peace,
Nancy Morrell
April 24, 2014
Barbara was a very special lady. My condolences to her family.
Bob & Carey Clement
April 24, 2014
We will always remember the voice of this Lovely Lady and her dedication to our schools. RIP Barbara. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Vaughn & Kim Mercier
April 23, 2014
Greg, Scott and family, so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was a great lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert Thomas
April 23, 2014
Barbara was a great friend, classmate and sister in Christ. I will greatly miss her keeping me in touch with MHS Class of 51. God bless you, family.
James McQuarrie
April 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Me and my family send our condolences.
Debbie Howes
April 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful person and will be missed by many people.
Carla Cough
April 23, 2014
I have such fond memories of Barbara going way back to when I worked with her and use to do her hair. She was a very special lady with the voice of an angel. She will be greatly missed by all. R.I.P. sweet lady. Carla and Greg Cough.
Linda Sawyer
April 22, 2014
Dear Family,
You know how much Mark and I loved her.She flew to NY and sang beautifully at our wedding. She was a person I loved to be around and looked up to with much admiration. Barb was always giving her time and kindness to so many. I had many laughing moments n precious memories She loved Jesus and never ashamed to tell anyone and now he has brought her home to organize and lead the choir. God Bless her family as you miss her everyday love to you all Linda and Mark
Brady Price
April 22, 2014
What a NICE,NICE,NICE lady. Good times by the pool as a kid.
April 22, 2014
To Barb's family, so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. The Jewell Family
Pamela Hare
April 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss . I have wonderful memories of her angelic voice and sweet personality I will forever hold those dear to my heart.
Libby Marston
April 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Diane Cates
April 22, 2014
To all of Barbara's family, believe that she wil be leading Heaven's choir with her talented voice that God gave to her in the beginning. He has taken her home to sing for Him.
the johnsons
April 22, 2014
Our thoughts are with you all, wonderful lady, wonderful family!
kim morse
April 22, 2014
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..BARBARA WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.I HAVE SO MANY FOND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AT HER HOME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW LYNN WHEN THE SERVICE IS IN MAINE. LOVE YOU ALL..GOD BLESS
Connie&Jack Maillet
April 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing her in Maine at the many luncheons, class reunions, etc. Great singer and fun person with a heart of gold. Will miss her.
Linda Thomas
April 22, 2014
Barbara was a very nice lady. She will be missed by many..
April 22, 2014
Barbara was a very special lady. She had the singing voice of an angel. She has been greatly missed from the church for a long time. She also had such warmth and kindness for all. We all love her. Our sincere thoughts are with the family. We know that she is singing in heaven now. What a beautiful soul We send our thoughts and prayers to all. Chris and Irene Christopher
Tony & Deborah Barreto
April 22, 2014
Barbara was a wonderful lady. She was always full of life! She will be greatly missed. Barbara you will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Faylene Hay
April 22, 2014
Saddened to learn of the passing of Barbara. She was a lovely lady inside and out. She is now at peace and free of pain. She will be missed but never forgotten. Prayers to her family.
Becky Grant Judkins
April 22, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Barbara was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Beverly (Vigneault) Megill
April 22, 2014
Sincere condolences to all of Barbara's family. I remember her singing in church both in the choir and at special services. Wonderful voice. I know she will be greatly missed by all.
Joyce Gipson
April 22, 2014
Blessings, love, Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Just a beautiful Christian woman who was dearly loved and honored. Love to you all.............{from Lakeland, Fl at present.}
Nancy Flanders, Whittemore
April 22, 2014
With deepest sympathy to all of Barbara's family. My memories of her go way back to when I was very young. She was a terrific lady. May your loving memories give you peace at this difficult time.
Jim Carr
April 22, 2014
I wish I could hear her beautiful voice sing one more song!
Robert & Mary Rowell
April 22, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the family of Barbara Cody. she really was a great woman and will be missed by a lot of friends.
April 22, 2014
To the family of Barbara, sorry for your loss of your mother. She was a great singer in the choir at church.
Carol Peters Butterfield
Augusta ME
April 22, 2014
So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. One beautiful person. Lynda LeBlanc
Sandy Christopher
April 22, 2014
To Barbara's family. I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was a great lady and friend. Peace be with you at this time.
Robert Landry
April 22, 2014
Mickey and family, we're sorry to hear about Barbara. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family in your time of sorrow. She is at rest with God now, no more pain and suffering.
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