Barbara Vanneck May, 73, a longtime resident of Dorset, passed away March 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in New York City on August 26, 1946 the daughter of the late John and Barbara Bailey Vanneck of New Rochelle, NY and attended local schools. Barbara enjoyed her home, was passionate about gardening, loved traveling to Florida, cooking and her dogs. Barbara is survived by her longtime partner Terry Campney of Manchester, daughters Wendy May of Dorset, VT and Tanya Bos of Hamilton, Massachusetts, her brother William Vanneck of Palm Beach, Fl and grandchildren Jack and Lily Bos. At the request of the family there are no formal funeral services. A celebration of Barbara's life will be announced at a later date. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester Center, VT.

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Published by The Bennington Banner on Mar. 25, 2020.

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Natalie Rogers

June 29, 2020

Barbara was truely one of a kind. I loved her spirit! Barbara always put a smile on our faces .
My condolences to all of her family. Heaven has gained an angel ❤

April 7, 2020

I Have always and will forever cherish the good times with you and the family. May you Rest In Peace. My thoughts are with you Wendy, Tanya, Terry
Love Leslie Hanley
Aka lesltoil

Grampa and Sharon

April 2, 2020

Many memories of the snowmolbiling, dirt biking days. Barbara will be missed, RIP. Condolences to Terry, Wendy, and Tanya.

April 1, 2020

I always think of the river tubbing
days with Barb,Crunch and the gang/
To the girls and Terry my condolences/

Lynford Bourn

March 30, 2020

So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing, deepest sympathy and condolences to Wendy & Tanya. May she RIP.

Sean Hunt

a loved one

Sent Flowers

March 27, 2020

Barbara was truly a force of nature.

Her generosity and honesty were boundless, as were her love of family, friends, animals, community and country.

Our hearts go out to Terry, Wendy, Tanya and all family and friends. Please know we are thinking of you.

With sympathy and support,
Rhiannon and Andy

Janet & Jesse Torregrossa

March 27, 2020

With our deepest sympathies on the loss of Barbara. She will be remembered fondly for her kindness & friendship. You are in our prayers and thoughts in this difficult time

God Bless
Janet & Jesse Torregrossa

March 27, 2020

Barbara was such a great person. We loved her quick smile and honesty. She will be remembered as a friend and a caring person by so many people in this community. May she Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gary and Lynn Townsend

Michael &

March 26, 2020

So sorry to hear of this wonderful and kind lady's passing. She will be truly missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers to Terry and her family. RIP Barbara❤

Willie & Tarra Ferrone

March 26, 2020

We are so sorry to hear this news. Barbara was a treasure and will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers.

Darlene

March 25, 2020

Very sad to hear this news. So many lives were touched by this kind lady. R. I. P. Barbara

Reg and

March 25, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Terry and the girls. We have such fond memories of Barb. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God bless

Tommy and

March 25, 2020

What a great person to know all these years. Our deepest sympathy.

March 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to Terry, Wendy and Tanya at the passing of Barb. She was a long time friend and I have happy memories of times we spent together. Barb was one of a kind and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Judy Swezey

Alan Dufresne

March 25, 2020

So sorry to hear. Barbara was a wonderful woman. So sorry for your loss. ❤

March 25, 2020

We are so very sorry for your loss. Barbara was a kind soul and she will be greatly missed. Karen, Adam, Bella and Hannah

John& Joy Alexopoulos

March 25, 2020

Barbara was a customer & friend who cared. Our thoughts go out to Terry, Tanya & Wendy.

Gail Gaudette & family

March 25, 2020

So sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. She was a great lady.

Craig &

March 25, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! So many fond memories of friendship, horses & gardening with Barb.

Mike Hall

March 25, 2020

My condolences to Barbara's family and Terry. She helped many people along her journey in life. I always admired her straight forwardness and no nonsense approach to things.

She will be missed.

kristi marcus

March 25, 2020

Sending the family, and Terry our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Barbara will be missed dearly, as she had a huge heart for many.The Marcus family

chick and Lorraine Senecal

March 25, 2020

So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing she was a great friend and I will miss seeing her.RIP barb

Tim Simonds

March 25, 2020

Wendy, Tanya, and Terry, my condolences to you all! Im so sorry to hear of Barbaras passing! She was a great lady! I thought the world of her! She will be missed.

March 25, 2020

So sorry to hear about Barbara. We liked her a lot and will miss her. Our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.

March 25, 2020

Barbara was the best neighbor, one could ask for; always with a smile and a joke. A wonderful woman. Our thoughts are with Terry and Barbara's family. We will surely miss you Walter, Nancy, Victoria Biller

Ron and

March 25, 2020

Sending sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the family. Barbara was a wonderful person and will be missed.

Dona Brickell

March 25, 2020

So sorry to hear of Barbara 's passing. She was a great person.

Sandy Pinsonault

March 25, 2020

My sincere condolences to Terry, Wendy and Tanya. Dorset lost a great lady while heaven gained another angel.

David Pardo

March 25, 2020

Barbara was a wonderful woman, as many of us learned. My sympathies are with the girls, Terry and the family.