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BARBARA BARNARD Obituary

BARNARD--Barbara Bralver, died unexpectedly on November 1st during a courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of Judy and the late Paul, mother of Matthew and Joshua and wife of the late Michael. Dear sister of Chuck and aunt of Andrew, Rob, Cally, Owen, Reed, and Lexi. Devoted her long career to supporting research at CUNY. Lifelong musician and music-lover. Memorial Monday, November 5th at 11am at the Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations to Collegiate Chorale or Memorial Sloan-Kettering suggested

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 4, 2012.

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Sarah rosler

October 29, 2024

Barbara and I met in Jerusalem before 1975. We bonded even more when we spent two years in New York 1975 1977. When then met each time we, my late husband prof. Ariel rosler and I were in the USA .
Barbara was brave and funny . She loved music and singing. She was a gooood friend and during our last encounter we had dinner at hee new apartment in Manhattan. She showed us the extra room "for us"... we never got to stay there.. I often mourn her passing.

Glenn Berger

June 23, 2024

Even though this note is many years from the sadness of your Mom´s passing I just wanted to share the Elementary School friendship that we entertained during our walks to and from Plaza School, especially during our hour long lunch period. I too lived on Whitehall Road and recall with great fondness our many years of childhood walks. I just wanted to share a particular happy memory that occurred many decades ago and one that will stay with me forever. With Condolences and Warmth Glenn Berger from New Hampshire

Julie H Ginns

October 29, 2021

Gone way too soon. Rest In Peace dear childhood friend.

Ariel Rosler

November 17, 2012

I knew Barbara since1975 when I and my wife where in N.Y. sppent 2 years. Barbara was a lovely person. She started her struggle already. She had her first cancer, a skin melanoma. After this she had twice breast cancer. She fought these very couragesly. The last one finished her.... My condolences to Judith and the boys.

Sarah Rosler

November 16, 2012

I lloved Bárbara. She was a dear Friend.i miss her alresdy and will donare to the victims of the South who are under missles attack in her memory

Jane Johnson

November 15, 2012

Judy, Chuck and Boys: Barbara always made me laugh! She was a wonderful friend. I will never forget the Christmas the four of us spent at our house in Connecticut. I was in the middle of cooking a huge dinner for Christmas Eve and there was no electricity--no heat, nothing! So the four of us (including Michael and Gene)
snuggled up in front of the fireplace, sang Christmas carols, drank champagne and woke up to a gorgeous snowfall--and lights! it will always be one of my favorite Christmas memories.

I share in your joy in having known her and your sorrow in having lost her.

Julie Hailparn Ginns

November 12, 2012

Dear Judy and Chuck, Matt and Josh.
I knew from our childhood on Whitehall Road that Barbara was someone special. I remember her keen sense of humor and the fun shared by all the neighbors and friends. She always kept us laughing.
I was so sorry to hear of her passing. My family sends our best to all of you at this sad time.

Marvel Griepp

November 9, 2012

Dear Josh & Matt,

I am writing on behalf of Westchester Oratorio Society. We were all very sad to hear of Barbara's death.

We are dedicating our November 18 performance of Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem to her memory. It will be held at Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners,New York. If any of your family would like to attend, we will have complimentary tickets for you at the door.

Our deepest condolences. We miss her.

Marvel Griepp
Westchester Oratorio Society

November 8, 2012

Josh and Matt,

My heart goes out to you and your family upon the sudden loss of your dear mother. Your mom was a colleague/friend of mine at CUNY. She and I enjoyed many trips to DC for our annual meetings as well as shopping, walking and good food. Her memorial service paid homage to her 110%; from the colored tissue packets to the food (everything from soup to dessert). Your mom was a true lady in every sense and I will sorely miss her. I only hope that all of your fond memories of her carry you through this difficult time.

Best,

Hilry Fisher (Graduate Center/CUNY)

November 7, 2012

Peace and comfort may come to you in this time of loss and sorrow.
"The Lord is healing the brokenhearted and binding hie wounds".
Psalm 147:3

Owen Landrey

November 6, 2012

Josh and Matt,
I am so sad to hear of your mother's sudden passing. She was always a kind and welcome person, and she will be missed dearly.

November 6, 2012

Dear Josh and Matt
I was so shocked and sorry to hear about your Mom. Barbara was such a positive,smart,energetic person. Her light shines in you both.
I loved you as teenagers and I love you
as the wonderful men you are now. You had great parents.
I'm here to offer support my support.
love,
Alison Boykoff

Anne Perryman

November 6, 2012

I enjoyed working with Barbara at Lehman College and was happy to see her at the Met opera last spring. She was so proud of her grown up sons and happy to be an Upper West Sider. Please accept my condolences. What a loss for her beloved family and for her community.

Peggy Nederlof

November 5, 2012

Dear Josh, Matt and Megan,
Our hearts are filled with sadness with the loss of your beautiful mother, Barbara. Her zest for life lives on in all those whose lives she touched. Sending you love from the Nederlof Family.

Cornelia Suskind

November 4, 2012

Dear Josh, Matt and Megan, We are holding you in our hearts at this sad, sad time. Your mother was such a spirited and wonderful woman and we so enjoyed knowing her, if only briefly. Condolences and our love, The Suskind family.

November 4, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies. It's during times such as these that we can find comfort in the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9, 10 . . .‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth'. Only God's Kingdom can bring peace, happiness, perfect health, and everlasting life.

November 4, 2012

On behalf of Patsy Dunn Shanberg; Debbi Dunn, Steve, Brian & Sarah Solomon: our hearts go out to all the family. May Barbara's memory always be a lovely melody and a blessing.

Marie Miller Warshofsky

November 4, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to Barbara's mother, sons and loved ones. I have known Barbara as a colleague and friend for more than 30 years. She will be greatly missed by many.

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