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Beverly Barber Obituary
Born in Westerly on November 28, 1915, she graduated from Westerly High School in 1933. She earned two degrees from Rhode Island College, a bachelor's of education in 1938 and a master's in 1968.
Ms. Barber taught at Matunuck Elementary School, South Kingstown for two years and then at Wakefield Elementary School, where she remained until retiring in 1978 after 40 years of teaching. She also taught college level education courses and substituted during her retirement.
She was a member of the URI Faculty Club, and the Wannamoisett Country Club. She enjoyed golfing, playing her banjo for her students and family, walking along Ocean Road, and Narragansett's beaches.
She is survived by her brother, Benjamin Willis Barber of Greensboro, Vermont; three nephews, Jonathan, Duane and Kenneth Barber; two nieces, Diane (Barber) Dolan, and Carol (Barber) Monahan of Johnston; many great-nieces and -nephews; and her companion, Mr. Thomas Silvia. She was the sister of the late Douglas Barber.
A memorial service will be held at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, on Friday, October 24 at 5 p.m. Christian burial will be private at the River Bend Cemetery, Westerly.
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lynn kimball Finocchiaro
October 26, 2008
I had Miss Barber as a teacher in 1968, she was an inspiring teacher, formidable yet kind. She was very demanding and we all did our very best to please her, and in the end learned a great deal! If only there were more like her, the world would be a better place. Jump rope contests, chess and the banjo were just a few of the many things I'll never forget about her.
Kevin O'Neill
October 23, 2008
Miss Barber was a legendary figure in my early life. Nearly everything that I have learned about respect of elders and good manners came from Miss Barber. I remember vividly Miss Barber requiring all of her students to say "excuse me" as we passed her in the doorway. In her "strictness" students felt safe and secure. Rest in Peace, Miss Barber, and thank you for the gift of your life.
Timothy Posillo
October 21, 2008
Ms. Barber,
Thanks for some of my life's lessons and you were a great 3rd grade school teacher at Wakefield Elementary (the old wooden school). We all loved it when you played your banjo.
You'll always be remembered.
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