Barbara J. Babbitt

Barbara J. Babbitt April 21, 1933 - October 19, 2012 Norwich - Barbara J. Babbitt passed away with her son by her side Friday October 19th at 3:00 A.M. after a heroic seven year battle with cancer. She was born in Norwich April 21, 1933 and spent her childhood years with three generations of her first and second generation German family on the shore of Blissville Pond in Lisbon. Barbara married her beloved husband Allan on November 1, 1958 and enjoyed 28 years together before he left for heaven on July 12, 1987. She was an active member of her church where she served on many committees throughout the years. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of NFA, worked at Backus Hospital and later at the Sub Base in Groton as a Pass & I.D. Clerk, from which she retired. She leaves behind her son Glenn A. Babbitt and his wife Susan of Preston; their four children Yana Joy and Jesse Lee of Lynchburg, VA and Josiah Ray and AnnaGrace Pearl of Preston; her brother John S. Gunderman and his wife MaryAnn of Niantic, her sister-in-law Audrey B. Daigle and her husband Roland of Oceanside, CA, four nieces, two nephews as well as many cousins in Selb, Germany and around the States. Barbara also leaves her faithful boyfriend of several years George Dube and his family, best friends Connie and John Hinves of Westport, MA, and many lifelong friends and her fellow Christians at Lee Memorial United Methodist Church who have been a tremendous comfort during her illness. Funeral Service to be held at Lee Memorial United Methodist Church 294 Washington St. Norwich Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Calling hours at Godere Funeral Home 21 North 2nd Ave. Taftville are Monday 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers gifts may be sent via Lee Methodist Church to the Babbitt Grandchildren's College Fund or to purchase a Traditional Well for a needy World Vision Village.