Name: Visitation for Barbara Jane Sillars
Start: 2019-03-29T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-03-29T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington

BARBARA JANE SILLARS Barbara Jane "BJ" Sillars passed into our Lord God's glorious heaven on Sunday, March, 3, 2019 at the Davis Community in Wilmington, NC. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Noble Sillars, Jr., her parents, Alvin Stuart and Hazel Smith Baker, and in 1966 by her eldest son, Robert N. Sillars, III. BJ was born on May 27, 1931 and raised in Dayton, OH. BJ attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL where she majored in theatre and met Robert (Bob), her husband of almost 60 years. She leaves her children, Scott Graham Sillars and wife Margaret of Princeton, NJ, Cameron Stuart Sillars and wife Donna of Vancouver, WA, Alicia Comesana-Vila and husband George of Greenwich, CT, John Angus Sillars and wife Laura of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren, Caleb, Chelsea, Creighton, Caroline and Catherine Sillars, and Emma and Chloe Comesana-Vila. BJ and Bob raised their children in Glenview, IL and Darien, CT. They retired to Wilmington in 1996 for easier winters, beautiful beaches, and a wonderful community. After Bob's passing in 2010, BJ moved to Plantation Village in Porters Neck. Throughout her life, BJ's faith played a very important role. In addition, she was a very community and civic-minded woman. BJ was a member of Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church and the PEO Sisterhood. She volunteered for the Azalea Festival in the spring and supported as well as regularly attended concerts of the Wilmington and North Carolina Symphonies. She was an avid bridge and mahjong player. In her final days, BJ remarked, "I've had the best possible life, full of family and friends. I could not ask for anything more. I've had the fullest life possible." She said to her daughter, "YOU are perfection." The family will receive friends at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel on Friday March 29th from 10-11AM. A memorial service will follow. Memorial gifts may be made to the North Carolina Symphony and the PEO Sisterhood of North Carolina. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Mar. 10, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Sillars

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5 Entries

Ruth Ann Southworth

April 23, 2019

Dear Family,
I have thought of you all since Beej's service and what a lovely service it was. I wrote to Georgia soon after and just received the letter back. I was asking her for an address for one or all of you. Please know I tried and fell short of the mark maybe long of the mark..
Memories came back so strong about both of your parents as I met each and everyone of you and then the service which was so perfect . The memories Georgia gave to you were ones so special.
One of my favorite from Wilmington is how I would invite them out to dinner, close to Christmas,and no dinner until they helped me trim the tree. That tree was trimmed in record time. One of my strongest from Hinman was Bobby and Scott bouncing their head on the sofa . So very cute.
Our Wilmington days were filled with symphony tickets and getting together to play bridge and lunch with your Mom. All so positive even to the tree falling on their house. They made lemonade out of that lemon.
I want you to know I am truly sorry for your lost and your parents were indeed dear and old friends. I will cherish all of the good memories they gave me.
You are all so lovely and what a family to be proud of and I know your Mom cherished your strong love for her.
With deep sympathies I close, Ruth Ann Southworth

Jane (Weber) Hildreth

March 10, 2019

Dear Alicia, I am sorry to hear about your Moms passing..Amy ( Weber ) Keough told me and Tim Weber, Your folks meant so much to us in our Darien days. Then we lost touch. Charlie and I have been married for 39 yrs now and we have lived in Mystic CT for 17 yrs. Our love to you and all your family. Keep in touch We had good times with your Mom and Dad!

Liza Kraft

March 10, 2019

I send my deepest condolences to BJs entire family. I know she lived a long, wonderful life, but I also know it's never easy losing a parent. She was a gem, and her memory always brings a smile to my face. I pray for your comfort and peace, with the assurance she was greeted by a party of loved ones in Heaven, led by your Dad!

Linda Locke

March 10, 2019

Many years ago when we were both in Darien, CT., BJ was always there for me helping me find the right job or position in companies we worked together in. She was always one of those friends you wouldn't ever forget. And yes, even bridge. My Bob and I send our thoughts and prayers to you all.

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