Barbara A. "Bobby" Werner

Barbara A. Werner Barbara A. "Bobby" Werner, age 78, recently of Southbury, former resident of Bridgewater, and Calabash, N.C., passed peacefully at Danbury Hospital June 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born May 25, 1931 in Bronx, N.Y., the daughter of the late Olga M. (Swenson) Prescott and William J. Prescott. Barbara was a devoted wife, loving mother and exceptional grandmother. Her positive outlook contributed to her being a 32 year breast cancer survivor, and her incredible spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She loved spending time with her family, walking, and after retirement keeping in touch with friends, as well as volunteering to walk dogs with her husband at the local animal shelter. She was a past member of the Bridgewater Women's Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of 58 years George E. Werner Sr. of Southbury; her son, Alan W. Werner Sr. and his wife, Amber G. Werner of New Milford; her three grandchildren, Jillian A. (Werner) Planz and her husband, Justin A. Planz of Bridgewater, Alan W. Werner Jr. of New Milford and Erik G. Werner of Prospect, She is also survived by her older sister, Ruth Stolle of Bethel, her younger sister, Florence and her husband, Martin Lawlor Sr. also of Bethel; and her loving dog Pepe. She was predeceased by her son, George E. Werner Jr. and brother William Prescott Jr. Private services will be held by the family, and donations in Barbara's memory can be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. or the Animal Welfare Society of New Milford. There are no calling hours. The Colonial Funeral Home, 87 Park Lane Rd., New Milford, CT06776. are in charge of arrangements