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CORNELIA BARNES Obituary
Born Boston July 3, 1943; died Basingstoke, UK of Meningococcal Meningitis, May 2, 2017. Beloved sister of Phoebe Caner of Seattle and Lea Iselin of New York City. Beloved partner of Anthony Curtis of Newbury, West Berkshire, UK, and beloved aunt of 12 nieces and nephews and a multitude of great-nieces and nephews. Nina was predeceased by her mother, Phoebe Barnes Driver, her father, Charles Benjamin Barnes and brother, Charles Benjamin Barnes, Jr., all of Boston. Nina graduated from Garrison Forrest School in Maryland and the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Urban Studies. She was a woman of great courage, vivacity and creativity. She studied at the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and lived and taught in Zimbabwe for many years. In 1996, she returned to make her home in New York City and became a treasured parishioner and deacon of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church and an accomplished artist working primarily at the Art Students League. Nina loved her summers in North Haven, Maine. A funeral service will be held in Newbury on June 7, and a memorial service will be held at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church later this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th St., NY, NY 10019 or the Art Students League of New York, 215 West 57th Street, NY, NY 10019.
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Tommy
May 9, 2024
Always a sweet, kind angel. Always was, always will be.
Rose Horsley Cruz
January 2, 2018
I went to see the movie "Coco" yesterday and came home thinking about my childhood friend Nina, and all the little pranks we played including conning the "egg man" out of 2 dozen eggs and throwing them at cars, and then crossing the road on a dare with our eyes closed, and playing in the barn in the house in Eastham or Hingham ( I can't remember much but the house was dark and had kerosene heaters). I remember Cereal night at the Barnes..... Nina and I were between 4 and 7 years old at the time! So, I was terribly saddened to find this obituary! In the movie, you cannot stay in the land of the dead once you are no longer remembered. Well, Nina is certainly remembered! I don't know if I ever met Nina's sisters Phoebe and Lea because they were "big girls" but I remember going to an event at Charlie's boarding school and riding in the back of the family station wagon where Nina and I could make faces at the cars behind us. Years later my mother told me that Nina was in the Peace Corps in Africa at the same time I was in the Peace Corps in Colombia. I wondered sometimes if she ever remembered me..... Sending my sympathies to the family.... Rose Shelton Horsley Cruz
June 7, 2017
Such sad news. Cornelia was my Washington Heights neighbor, and quilting pal! Such a talented artist.
Doreen Mangan
May 22, 2017
Sad News! Nina's family were our next door neighbors on Fox Hill Street in Westwood, MA. back in the 50's and 60's. I remember her as being a fun person.
May 20, 2017
Dear family, Saddens me to hear of the lost of your loved one.May the God of All Comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time. (Isaiah 60:20)
May 18, 2017
This is very sad news and a great loss. Nina was a wonderful friend at Garrison Forest. Prayers and love surrounding her dear family. Betsy Michaels Willett
Wendy Bond
May 17, 2017
Loved knowing Nina at GFS. She led an impressive life concentrating others. I feel lucky to have known her.
Valerie Cooley
May 17, 2017
I remember Tina from GFS. Sorry to hear about her death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Val Cooley
Tom Philipps
May 17, 2017
Nina gave us a rich collection of treasured memories and lasting influence. Love and prayers to all who loved her.
Tom Philipps
May 17, 2017
Thoughts and prayers, may your beloved R.I.P and may God bless and comfort grieving family and friends at this sad time. Wait for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, doing away with death and pain shortly.
Lynda Monez
May 16, 2017
I am very sorry for your family's loss.
S B
May 16, 2017
I am so sorry for the family's loss. You may find comfort through prayer and God's loving promise found at John 6:40.
May 16, 2017
Im so sorry for your loss. May our god of mercy bring you great comfort and peace. Matew 5:4
G. B.
May 16, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the precious memories of your dear loved one comfort you. Psalms 94:18,19
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