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Barbara Kaufman Obituary

Barbara Sughrue Kaufman Passed away suddenly on October 8, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on August 4, 1930 to Dr. John and Barbara Sughrue, Sr. She was a native of Charleston, South Carolina where she met and married her husband of 57 years, Robert H. Kaufman. The couple settled in San Rafael, California in 1960. There they raised their four daughters. Barbara was an active member of Church of St. Isabella. Her other interests were Sunny Hills Children Services Marinwood Chapter, Marin Chrysanthemum Society, Restless Wheels RV Club, Marin County Beekeepers, and the Hamilton Ball & Chain Bowling League. She enjoyed volunteering at her children's schools. Barbara is survived by her husband Bob, daughters Karen (Ted) Bertolini, Mary (John) Grubb, Barbara (Chanaan) Heron-Fasanello, and Nancy (Mark) Soares. She is also survived by grandchildren Megan and Geoff Heron; Scott, Sophia, and Daniel Grubb; Christina Soares as well as step-grandchildren Jason, Amy, and Kailee Soares and step great granddaughter Addison. Friends are invited to a Funeral Mass at Church of St. Isabella on Thursday, October 17th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity are encouraged.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2013.

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November 10, 2013

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for you lost. Love to all of you. Janet and Bob Calhoun

October 23, 2013

So terribly sad to hear the news about Barbara. She was a gem in every way, having met her in Wisconsin. My condolences to Bob and family.

Most sincerely, Louise Smith
thousand,Oaks,Ca

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October 16, 2013

We are terribly sorry for your loss and our deepest condolences goes out to you Bob and your family. We wish God's blessing to you Bob and your family.

Jerry and Peggy Haley

October 16, 2013

We will miss Barbara terribly. It was so good to be part of the Bob and Barbara team for the last 57 years and we wish God's blessing on you Bob and the entire family.

Dan Van Winkle

October 16, 2013

I'm so terribly sad to hear this.

I've lived across the street from Bob and Barbara for almost 23 years now, I can't count how many times I've walked across the street to ask Bob for advice on how to take care of my Eichler. Barbara was always there with a warm and understanding smile to greet me and tell a story or just calm me with her warm presence. She will be sorely missed.

October 15, 2013

Our prayers are with all of you at this time. I grew up with one of her daughters Karen going to high school and still good friends today. I know that God is taking care of yourI mom and I hope she will see my mom who is also in heaven with her. God Bless all of you, Mary and Gil Pareisa

October 15, 2013

Barbara was a delightful women. We enjoyed many meals with her over the years and I loved hearing her stories. The holidays are going to be hard without her lovey company.
Rest in peace. Love, Rosemarie and Bobby

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