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Paul Barber Obituary
Paul "Sonny" Jr.
Age 69, of Skyline Dr., Montour Falls, NY, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Friends and family may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010, at the Haughey-Wood Funeral Home, 119 Fifth St., Watkins Glen. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen. Interment will be at Montour Cemetery in Montour Falls. Sonny was born in Montour Falls, NY on August 4, 1940, the son of the late Paul and Marie Barber, Sr. Paul was a self-employed farmer, and had driven trucks and school buses, and ran a produce stand. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, was a member of the Skyline Hunting Club, the Future Farmers of America, the Mechanics Club, enjoyed dancing, going to auctions, and loved taking trips in the spring to Florida. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Joseph James Barber. Sonny is survived by his wife, Linda Barber; his children, Michael Barber, James (Jessie Myers) Barber, David (Marcia Crout) Barber, Lee Ann Barber, Tammy (Al Summers) Barber, and Joseph (April Mace) Barber; grandchildren, Errick, Brennon, Mahalamae, Anna, Trace, and Jayden; sisters, Betty (Stan) Landon, Mary Jane (Mike) Harnas; brother, Ernie Barber; special uncle, James Barber; special aunt, Anna Sgrecci; cousins, Henry and Patty Sgrecci; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; his special friends, Bill Yaw, John Chassion, Gerry Purvis, Larry Rinker, Pat Bartholomew, and Ed Perry; and many close personal friends too numerous to mention. Friends and family may sign the guestbook at www.haughey-woodfuneralhome.com
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for Paul Barber
Jay Smith
February 6, 2010
Sorry I could not be there. My thoughts are with you...
natalie purvis
January 23, 2010
To all the Barber family, Paul will be greatly miss for all his little things that he did ,he would visit my mom and that meant a lot to her. My dad and Paul are good friends, and we all will miss him. And as for me I lost a great dance partner, I will always remember his smile and how he was full of the devil on the dance floor at Johnsons .Our Prayers are with you. The Purvis Family Virginia , Jerry, Natalie, Lisa, Frank, Suzette, Judy and Harley God bless
jean williams
January 23, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with all the barber family. Have very good memories of Paul and all the family, we were neighbors for 40 some years, they were always so nice, miss seeing them. Paul would stop in when he was in the Himrod area. God Bless you all, you had a nice, dad, brother nephew. Jean Williams,
Jay & Ronda Rogers
January 22, 2010
Tammy and Family, We are sorry for the loss of your Dad. You are in our prayers. God Bless. Jay & Ronda and Family.
January 22, 2010
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Paul, I had a lot of fun hunting with him, and have many fond memories that make me laugh. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Carroll and Betty
January 21, 2010
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fondly,
Madalyn Morgan
Chuck & Faith Ciprich
January 21, 2010
We are sorry to hear of pauls passing, our long time friend. Being in Florida we are unable to attend his mass and to be there to help comfort you in this time of loss. He will be missed but we have great memories to carry us on.
Chuck and Faith Ciprich
Roxanne Edsall
January 21, 2010
To the Barber Family;
I am so sorry for your loss, I just adored Paul. I loved his stories and his charm. If ever I needed a good laugh you could count on one from Paul.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Roxanne Edsall
Eileen Boyle
January 20, 2010
Linda and family, I'm very sorry to hear of the death of your husband/father. I remember.
Eileen Coleman Boyle Class of '64
Jeff & Mary Williams
January 20, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Patty Barton
January 20, 2010
Paul was a very kind man with a heart of gold. May you find comfort in knowing he touched many lives while here with us. I thank God every day for the blessings he has brought into my life and I counted Paul as one of them.
God Bless You All.
GOODY Ed Goodrich
January 20, 2010
Barber Family:
Paul was a very nice man and will be missed by many. My heart goes out to you all. May you find many happy memories of him to keep you smiling.
January 20, 2010
Dear Lee Ann, Eric and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Kris, Jerry, Brandon & Anne C.
selene
January 20, 2010
hope to see ya dance in shadows of peace at the big johnsons!! love ya !
Wally & Lori Wasson
January 20, 2010
Paul's family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the time of your loss. Paul was a great man, with many funny stories to tell. He will be greatly missed!
The Mulhall's
January 19, 2010
We are saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful gentleman. His smile was always comforting and warming. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and guide you through this difficult time.
Ernie
January 19, 2010
You can now rest in peace brother and may there be many john deer tractors hay fields and bullhead ponds waiting for you.
George Guild
January 19, 2010
I used to run into Sonny all the time when I lived in Schuyler County. He was A good man and A great talker.
Joyce Kenney
January 19, 2010
LeeAnn & family Sorry for the loss your family has endured. May God wrap his loving arms around you at this difficult time. Your family will be in our prayers.
Kirk and Tammy Frost
January 19, 2010
To The Barber Family:
Our Thought and Prayers are with you. Just want to Thank You for sharing him with us, Our sons Michael and Jordan enjoyed him like a Grandfather and enjoyed helping him on his farm,and listening to the stories he told. He was the type of person that would be there when you needed help. There isn't to many people around like that anymore. Kirk looked up to Paul like a son. Paul will be in our hearts forever, Thank You Agian for allowing us to be a part of Pauls life. God Bless to all of you, Always remember the Good times.
January 19, 2010
Were going to miss you, save us a place in Heaven, your friends at R&L Perry Construction, Bob, Russ,Rick,Fred and Eileen.
Mary Thompson
January 19, 2010
he was the sweetest man on earth, go in peace paulie, god bless you, you and your family, hope there's 7-7s in heaven nice and cold for you, You will be missed
Susan and Michael Sawdey
January 19, 2010
Dear Family and friends of what we knew him to be called "Paulie",
The short time we knew him was enough to let us know he was a precious soul...with a giving heart. We shouldn't have to lose
such a one as this....Mike and Susan Sawdey
Geanna Raplee
January 19, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of pauls passing.He has touched so many lives in so many ways,Our family has known him forever,I know he is dancing in heaven,with all the angles we have lost, may god bless your family in the days to follow.
FAY,MARI VANNORDSTRAND
January 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 19, 2010
Are thoughts and prayers are with Paul today. I always enjoyed running into Paul and just talking with him. He was a good person and a hard worker.
God Bless Mike & Sally Coolican
January 19, 2010
God Bless you Paully and your family. You'll will be missed greatly. Sincerely,
Marilyn Menzi
Peg & Family Sharkey~ Freeman
January 19, 2010
Our hearts go out to you all for the loss of your loved one. For Paul was a WONDERFUL person,great friend and loved by all. Paul will be greatly missed by many. Please take comfort in knowing you have a one of a kind gaurdian angel looking over you all now. We will not say goodbye but so long for now to a wonderful man...
missy wright
January 19, 2010
My thoughts are with the family at this time of sorrow.Paul"sonny" was allways very kind to me laughing and joking.Our memories will last a lifetime.My prayers are with you.
James Switzer
January 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 19, 2010
Paul was a wonderful person, and a hard worker. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Liz, Horseheads
sarah k
January 19, 2010
Betty, Mary Jane, Ernie...I am so sorry to hear of "Sonny's" passing, Loved his prouduce stand just up the hill,joking around with him ect. Your famlies are in my thoughts and prayers!
patricia champion
January 19, 2010
barber family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of paul, we have fond memories at the produce stand trying to solve the problems of the world he was a hard working man , had a lot friends he will be missed . he had a heart of gold sincerely,pat and sonny champion
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