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WATERFORD - Barbara B. Danskin, 91, formerly of Robin Lane, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Evergreen Commons Nursing Center. Born in Norwood Mass., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olive Roche LeBlanc.
Barbara had volunteered her services at the Waterford Welcome Center and with the Captain Community Human Services program in Clifton Park. She was a talented decorative painter, and avid knitter, and also enjoyed crocheting.
She was the widow of Henry Bruce Barnum, who died in 1967; and Richard Danskin, who died in 2005.
She is the loving mother of Michael Barnum (Diana), of Niskayuna, and Robyn Tompkins (Jared), of Athens. She is the proud grandmother of Christopher M. Barnum (Besan); and great-grandmother of Noorah, Nadine and Noelle Barnum.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Waterford Rescue Squad, 46 4th St., Waterford, N.Y. 12188.
To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit www.Brendesefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Lynn
Earlier today
My sincere sympathies for your family. We have been neighbors for decades. I will always remember your beautiful flowers...Foxgloves... prettiest flower ever thank you for showing me these. Rest in peace. Lynn Brouillette Mysliwiec
Susan Deguire Moore
Yesterday
Mike and Robyn,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Helen Loos
Yesterday
Met as sophomores at Westwood, MA high and have been friends ever since, not by location but by the heart. Loved you then, love you forever. Helen
Alice Suski
Yesterday
My heart goes out to Robyn and Michael. I'll always remember her as Barbara Barnum...a very big influence on me as a child. A wonderful woman..friend.. neighbor. So full of life and wonderful stories. I'll always love you and miss you. May you RIP.
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