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Barbara Daniels Obituary

Barbara J. Daniels, 81, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Florida on October 8th, 2023. She was pre-deceased by the love of her life, her husband of over 30 years, Frank D. Easterbrooks, III, who passed in 2018. Barbara grew up in Cranston but relocated to South Kingstown after college, where she became an English teacher for SKHS for over 20 years, her "dream job." Barbara became a loved and well-respected teacher who truly enjoyed helping her students wherever possible in life before having to retire at an early age and move to Florida. In her later years, Barbara enjoyed spending time with her dog Skippy and with family and friends. Barbara will be dearly missed and always remembered.
Barbara is survived by her son, Charles Daniels, and his wife, April of Georgia; her daughter, Sharon Daniels, and her husband, Sam Simpkins of Hope Valley; and her grandchildren, Zachary Daniels, Alyssa Daniels, Jacob Smith, and Jarid Smith. Barbara also leaves behind three great-grandchildren.
Barbara's family will be holding a Celebration of Life at a later date in her honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. We request all of Barbara's loved ones and former students to join us in celebrating her beautiful life. If you would like a notification for details of the celebration, please text your name and number to 401-363-0298.

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Published by Southern Rhode Island Newspapers on Oct. 20, 2023.

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Lori S.

May 8, 2024

Mrs. Daniels was my favorite teacher and more importantly was a wonderful human being. I wish I had a chance as an adult to tell her how she had a positive influence on me in high school. She was always approachable and willing to give of her time to help. I will carry found memories of her in my heart forever.

Barry Hale Browning

January 29, 2024

Profound Condolences to Mrs. Daniels' family & students! No question in my mind that her skill in covering Nathaniel Hawthorne of the Class of 1825 got me into Bowdoin! No question either that her having covered "The Scarlet Letter" so well, made it possible for me to write "A Slave To Adam", a local slave ownership story which took place in our local courts over 100 years before "Amisted". She was an extraordinary person who loved teaching, cared about her students and knew her craft. She taught Kate Turabian's "Style and Form in Thesis Writing" so well, that I went on to write "A South County Timeline: The Rhode Island Narragansett Country", all 2,000 pages of it carefully bibliographed & footnoted! We all owe an irredeemable debt to incredible educators like Barbara Daniels who truly make a difference in our lives! (Please use email below regarding Celebration of Life details if you think it appropriate!)

Barry Hale Browning Class President SKHS '69

Wayne Douglas

October 30, 2023

I had Mrs. Daniels when she was a student teacher at SKHS. She always had a smile on her face. She was just starting out but outshined the old biddy whose classroom she was assigned to. She was one of the few great teachers at SK, and there weren't that many. It was apparent that she really enjoyed teaching. Thank you for being in my life that one year, Mrs. Daniels.

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